Buckeye Trail reopens in Richfield Heritage Preserve

by Sue Serdinak

A portion of the Buckeye Trail that runs through Richfield Heritage Preserve has reopened after being closed for several months.

Park Director John Piepsny closed the trail while a company removed invasive species along and around the trail. During the closure, the trail became overgrown.

After the trail was cleared of brush, the section of the Buckeye Trail that runs adjacent to the upper lake was opened for hiking. Photo by M. Parker.

Paid staff and volunteers, including members of Fast Girls Running, Scout Troop 575, the Buckeye Trail Association and other individuals, helped clear the trail Aug. 22.

Photo caption: Jennifer Douglas and Laura Briggs worked with the paid staff and a few other volunteers to help clear the brush from a portion of the Buckeye Trail. Photo by S. Czaplicki.