Sunday, December 1, Medium Loop Hike (7.6 miles): Rocky Ridge Perimeter Trail. Mix of flat terrain and a few easy ups and downs. The average weight gain during Thanksgiving is 0 .8 to just under 2.0 pounds. Let’s see if we can work some of it off. Bring snack, water, etc. It’s PA hunting Sunday. Please have your orange on.

Meeting Location: main parking lot (first lot on the left), 3699 Deininger Road, York
Meeting Time: 9:00 AM
Carpool Fee: none
Hike Leader: Yudi Watkins, 717-870-1716

Sunday, December 8, Medium Hike (7.5 miles): Most of this hike follows the Mason-Dixon Trail through the Robert Kinsley Nature Preserve. Although listed in All Trails as a 10-miler, we will take a little shortcut, making it a lollypop rather than an out-and-back. Also, I would really consider this hike to be Moderate, not Hard. There are a few parts that are very steep or rocky, so trekking poles would be a good idea. We will stop for lunch at an overlook, so don’t forget it’s December and bring your puffy. And lunch, obviously.

Meeting Location: Boscov's East Parking at Galleria Mall near Red Robin.
Meeting Time: 9:00 AM
You can meet us at the trailhead at 9:30 -- parking is on the shoulder of River Rd. right after it crosses Furnace Rd. in Hellam Township. Parking is limited there. Call the hike leader if you are meeting us there.
Carpool Fee: $1
Hike Leader: Jeff Lander, 717-818-9461,

Sunday, November 15, Long Hike (12 miles): Long, loop hike. Caledonia State Park. Approximately 12 miles beginning
at the end of Quarry Gap Rd. Hike follows the Appalachian Trail past Quarry Gap shelter and PATC’s Milesburn Cabin, connecting to
Rocky Knob Trail, then around the Chambersburg Reservoir on the Beaver Trail. Two good climbs, several rocky sections, one stream
crossing, and lots of rhododendrons. Bring lunch, snacks and water, good hiking shoes, and dress in layers.

Meeting Location: Woodberry Road parking 8:00 AM or end of Quarry Gap Rd. at 9:00 AM
Carpool Fee: $5
Hike leader: Gwen Loose at (717) 891-9967. No calls or texts after 9 PM

Saturday, December 21, Medium Hike (6 miles): We will explore the trails around Nixon Park. There are some inclines and hiking sticks can be an asset with possibly wet leaves or icy conditions depending on weather. Anyone wearing Holiday attire will receive a candy cane from hike leader. Bring a snack, water, and be prepared to sing at least one Christmas song. If enough interest we can have a sit-down lunch at a restaurant of our choice afterwards.

Meeting Location: Nixon Park Nature Center located at 5922 Nixon Dr, York, PA 17403
Meeting Time: 10 AM
Carpool Fee: none
Hike Leader: Regina Haritos, 717-332-2221 (cell)


Sunday, Dec. 22: Medium hike 8 miles: Come on out for a vigorous hike on the Mason-Dixon Trail along Susq River; will start at Long Level then south on trail. Hopefully we'll see birds like hawks, eagles, seagulls, waterfalls if running! There is a rock scramble in beginning called Dragon Spine to geocaches. Then trail is rolling hills in woods w/ some rocky sections at descents to Green branch and Cuff's Run. For those wanting shorter hike, you may turn back at Green branch or anytime though on your own. Bring plenty of water, snacks/lunch and sturdy hiking shoes, poles if desired. Not a beginner hike b/c many rocks- more difficult for experienced hikers, very FUN w/ careful stepping! 

Hike leader: Janine Zell -any questions, call 717-684-7891 by 9pm please or cell/text 717-406-6544
Meet: 9:30am at Long Level parking lot across from Shanks Mare next to playground 

Sunday, December 29:– SHORT HIKE (4 MILES): This will be a loop hike around part of Lake Redman. Meet at the parking lot off Spartan Road. Some hills, but a relatively easy hike.

 
Hike Leader: Bernie Frick
Meeting Location: 200-266 Sparton Rd, York PA
Departure Time: 1:00 p.m.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

2025 Hike Leaders Wanted: We would love to add some new members to our list of hike leaders for 2025. Please contact Allen Britton at you would like to start leading hikes for the club. Training will be provided. 

Help wanted: JPJ does not maintain itself, we need help in keeping the grounds neat and the inside clean. Please volunteer to help us. 
Call: Sara Tateosian at 717-741-2652 or

Newsletter Paper Subscriptions: Please send all newsletter requests (six months, nonrenewable) with a check for $5.00 made payable to “Membership Chairman: Linda Bean,” 1846 Marigold Road, York, PA 17408-1551 Telephone: 717-881-6651

New Email Address: Contact Kathy Yost ( ) after the hike, and do not forget to send your Hike write-up for the Log Book to  Julie Falsetti ( ). This information is held by the club only. It will be used to send club information and for inclusion in our yearly logbook. Thank you for your cooperation.

Please note change: hike leaders should send the sign-up sheet to the membership chairman, Linda Bean ( ) after the hike, and do not forget to send your Hike write-up for the Log Book to  Julie Falsetti ( ).”

Individuals who are willing to lead short hikes on Wednesdays area also wanted. If you would like to lead a Family Friendly hike on Saturday or Sunday please contact the monthly chairperson. A short hike is recommended. Contact David Lukes with any questions about leading hikes at . 

Thursday Weekly Trail Maintenance: Contact Jim Hooper for information for the current week 717-252-3784 or  

Card Committee: Linda Bean serves as the “card committee.” If you know of someone with a serious illness, having surgery, etc., please notify Linda at or 764-1091 and she will send them a card from the club. New Email Address? Contact Bernie Frick ( ) or Phyllis Morley ( ). This information is held by the club only and will be used to send club information and for inclusion in our yearly logbook. Thank you for your cooperation. 

York Hiking Club
2684 Forest Road
York, PA 17402