# State-Wide Donut Hikes Ohio's Secret 'Donut Trail' Spans 80 Miles and Covers 12 Donut Shops By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2018-05-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donut-trail References: [delish](https://www.delish.com/food-news/g20140861/start-planning-your-road-trip-ohio-has-an-80-mile-donut-trail/) & [gettothebc](https://www.gettothebc.com/donut-trail) For anyone looking for their next foodie adventure, Ohio's secret '[Donut Trail](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-rock-donut)' is the ultimate dessert excursion. Spanning 80 miles and covering 12 different [donut shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giant-donuts), the food-filled hike is specially made for those with a sweet tooth. The Donut Trail is a unique foodie excursion that started back in 2016. The trail runs through Butler County, Ohio, and those who participate are encourage to pick up a special passport before beginning their donut journey. At each stop along the way, participants will earn a stamp while [enjoying donuts of every kind](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pieinspired-doughnuts). For those who visit 11 of the 12 shops, there is a free t-shirt reward and an even bigger prize awaits those who make it all the way to the end. Image Credit: *Butler County.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Foodie Tourism:** Opportunity for businesses to attract tourists by offering unique food-related experiences like the Donut Trail. - **Passport Experiences:** The use of passports or similar incentives to encourage customers to visit multiple locations can create a sense of adventure and increased customer engagement. - **Food Challenges:** Consumers are increasingly seeking out unique food challenges like completing an entire donut trail, providing opportunities for businesses to create fun and memorable experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Food Tourism:** Restaurants, cafes, and specialty food shops can capitalize on the growing trend of food-based travel by offering signature food trails or experiences. - **Adventure Tourism:** Travel agencies, outdoor recreation companies, and hospitality businesses can cater to adventure seekers by promoting food-themed trails and hikes like the Donut Trail. - **Marketing and Promotion:** Companies specializing in marketing and event promotion can help businesses create and market unique food experiences and challenges to attract customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Humorous Pothole-Inspired Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voodoo-doughnut-pothole-doughnut.md) - [Savory Vegan Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-parm-donut.md) - [Easter Egg-Hunt Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onroute-easter-event.md) - [Handcrafted Summertime Donut Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-haze-half-dozen.md) - [Spaghetti-Filled Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spaghetti-garlic-bread-donut.md) - [Mystery Donut Filling Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trejos-donuts.md) - [Savory Japanese Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/im-donut.md) - [Munchies-Satisfying Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voodoo-doughnut-420-treats.md) - [Cookie Crumb Donut Holes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donut-dots.md)