SUNDAY, JANUARY 5, 2025 Long Hike 8+miles, This hike will explore 3 Lancaster Conservancy Nature Preserves. We start at Clark Nature Preserve on Ralph Goodno Loop trail (labeled strenuous) plus side trails Big Oak and Brubaker Run trails. Then hike on to Tucquan Glen and Pyfer Nature Preserves along Conestoga and Pyfer trails which makes a loop then return stopping at Lookouts River and House Rock Overlooks and return along Ralph Goodno Loop trail to parking lot. There are some rocky areas but mostly woods walking w/ small hills. Wear sturdy hiking shoes, bring plenty of water, lunch, snacks. Wear layers depending on weather, use poles if desired.

Hike leader: Janine Zell any questions call 717-684-7891 or call/text 717-406-6544 by 8pm please
Meeting place at 10am, trailhead at 400 House Rock Rd, Pequea, PA 17565
or 9:30am National Watch and Clock Museum lot by big clock off Poplar St, Columbia, PA 17512

SUNDAY, JANUARY 12, 2025, P0RK AND SAUERKRAUT HIKE (5 miles) Bernie Frick will lead a hike at 10 AM over the wonderful local well-maintained trails near JPJ. Drena Kinghorn will be the chef for the Pork and Sauerkraut NEW YEARS MEAL. It will be served at 1:30 PM. Fee for the delicious meal will be $6.00 plus JPJ House fee of $1.00 for members and $2.00 for guests. 

Call Sarah Tateosian @ 717-741-2652 to sign up for dinner by Thursday, January 9 Event Location: JPJ Cabin,  Furnace Road, Airville, PA
Hike Departure: 10 AM 
Meal Served at 1:30 PM

SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, Medium Hike: 5-6 Miles: Hike at Rocky Ridge on trails to be determined. This will be an easy to moderate terrain hike. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water, and snacks if desired.

Time: 9:00 a.m.
Meeting Place: Rocky Ridge back parking lot
Hike Leader: Kathy Yost 717-818-1390,  

SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, Short Hike (4.5 miles) let’s go just South of the Mason Dixon Line to near Parkton, MD. There we will hike on the Northern Central Railroad Trail called the Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail. We will walk along beautiful icy Fourth Mine Branch of Little Falls Creek. I am hoping for a light covering of snow to accentuate the icy decorations. This is an in and out hike so those that want to go further may do so.

Meeting Location: York County High School of Technology (Vo-Tec) off Queen Street or at trail head 
Departure Time: 1 PM
Hike Leaders: Sarah and Lou Tateosian 717-741-2652 
Carpool Fee: $1.00 

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