York Hiking Club
Newsletter
Hiking Dates
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Welcome
to the York Hiking Club Newsletter, a complete monthly listing of hikes,
work trips, special events and announcements.
All are welcome to come on out on a hike to see what the club is all about.
A welcome sheet is handed out at every hike. This sheet has all you need to join and get on the mailing list.
Need more information on a hike or activity?
Just contact the event leader- they will be happy to answer your questions.
Parking / Directions For the Club! Four Lots Click
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Parking
For the Club! Four
Lots Click Fee
for a hike is only if one Carpools.
Blue links below take you to a map
page!
Please volunteer to lead a hike or two
for this year.
Inclement Weather: Please contact the hike leader or check our Facebook page for cancellation
information.
Sunday, April 6, Short Hike: 3.5-4 miles, Rocky Ridge Park
We will hike to the white trail near the power lines for approximately 1 mile, then another mile through the woods along rocky areas to the overlook, then proceed to the teal trail, which will cross a small stream and eventually bring us back to the parking lot. There will be an optional bonus of 1.7 miles on red trail at the end for those interested in longer hike. Small hills, but very rocky. Hiking shoes and poles recommended.
Meeting time: 1:00 pm
Place: Rocky Rocky Ridge, 1st parking lot on the left
Hike Leader: Irina Svishchova, 717-424-5526 or
SATURDAY, APRIL 12, AT WORK TRIP: Please come out and help us maintain our section of the Appalachian
Trail. We need all the help we can get.
Meet ant the Clark’s Ferry Parking lot by the railroad tracks at 9 A.M. Hike Leader: David Strine 717-858-2089
SUNDAY, APRIL 13- FLOWER HIKE AND CHILI DINNER (SHORT HIKE); Each spring we hike by the Susquehanna River and count the multitude of beautiful blue bells and trout lilies, etc. on the river bank. Quite a display awaits our eyes as usual. There will be a short hike starting at 10:30 AM counting and naming how many flowers we can find. Anyone wanting to go on a longer hike at 10:30 is welcome to do so. Our mid-winter chili hike meal had to be canceled due to the weather. So now we will have our Flower-Chili Hike dinner prepared by Chef Bernie Frick! Please call Bernie Frick for dinner reservations by Thursday, April 10, 9:00PM. Chili will have beef or turkey.
Meeting location: JPJ Cabin, Furnace Road, Airville Rd.
Hike Time: 10:30 AM Meal Time 1:30PM Chili fee $6.00
Coordinator: Bernie Frick, 717-843-6675
SATURDAY: APRIL 19: Come along for a leisurely walk along the Susquehanna River on the Turkey Hill Enola low- grade rail trail. Walking fast or slow 2 to 5 miles and still enjoy the day. We might even see the eagles.
Meet at the far end parking area at 1 o’clock Easter Saturday April 19th.
From route 30 go south on 441 approximately 5 miles until you come to the Enola low-grade area on your right.
Christine Schwankl hike leader: 717-819-8689 In case of rain cancelled
SUNDAY, APRIL 27, SHORT HIKE OF 4 MILES. Susquehanna River lands State Park. Hike starts at the trail head parking lot on Forge Lane. We will hike out to Schulls Rock (Elev: 427’) overlook of the Susquehanna River (N&S). There we should see some Eagles and nests. Looking North the Cooling towers of TMI. Hiking back to trail head, onto the parking area down at the Codorus Creek, 1/4 mile from the Susquehanna River.Trail can be muddy...wear hiking shoes, bring water and snacks.
MEETING TIME & LOCATION: 1:30 at Boscov's East Parking lot
or 2:00 at Trailhead parking lot. DIRECTIONS: Tower Rd. To Furnace Rd., turn LEFT onto Furnace Road to entrance of Susquehanna River land State Park on right. (Forge Lane) Sign at entrance. Follow road past first parking area to trailhead parking of left.
HIKE LEADERS: Greg and Drena Kinghorn
(717-880-0042)
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
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Thursday Weekly Trail Maintenance: Contact David Strine for information for the current week 717-858-2089 or
we also need volunteers to work on our section of the Appalachian Trail email Tom Morley
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.
Please volunteer to lead a hike or two for this year's schedule.
* "If there are no objections within 10 days" refers to things like almost getting a hike kicked out of a park.
A sheet is handed out to all New hikers at the parking lots before the hikes.
Our new place for meetings/events is inside the York Township Recreation Building,
directions as follows:
Parking lot maps
York County High School of Technology (Vo-Tec)
North End meeting place Exit 24 route 83 Park and ride Lot N/E Corner