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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.

 

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Just contact the event leader- they will be happy to answer your questions.

 

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July 2022

Chairperson: Alan Noble, (717) 758-8470,

 

(In the event of inclement weather, please conact the hike leader in advance of the meet time 
for information on any change in the activity or check our Facebook page for cancellation information.)

(Please make telephone calls before 9PM.)


 


Blue links below take you to a map page!  

Parking For the Club!  Four Lots Click

Fee for a hike is only if one Carpools.

 

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, JULY 3-FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION AT JPJ- At 10 AM we will take a short hike. Or if anyone wants, they can take a longer hike for we all know the trails and will not get lost (probably). At I PM we will chow down on the Covered Dishes gourmet delights. There are so many talented cooks in our group. Likely best to let Sarah know what you plan to bring so as to balance the loaded tables and not have all sweets or all celery items. I like celery but….

Meeting location: JPJ Cabin at 1145 Furnace Road, Airville, PA 17302 Departure Time: 10 AM 
Lunchtime: 1 PM
Hike Leaders: Sarah & Lou Tateosian 717-741-2652


SUNDAY, JULY 17 - SHORT HIKE (5 MILES): We will hike 5 miles along the red, teal, and yellow trails at Rocky Ridge County Park. The trails are rocky with several steep climbs and descents. Wear good hiking boots or trail shoes and hiking poles may be useful. Also bring water and snacks. We will meet near the sign board by the pavilions and then head to the trail head.

Meeting Location: Rocky Ridge County Park, Departure Time: 10:00 AM
Hidden Laurel Picnic Area Parking lot (first parking lot on the left). Carpool Fee: $2.00
Hike Leader: Alan Noble, 717-758-8470 or  


 

ANNOUNCEMENTS: 

 

 

Board Member and Officer Openings: The club still needs volunteers for the Secretary, which one of three officers for the club, and the Activities Chair. These roles are critical to the ongoing operation of the club. For more information contact Alan Noble, President, or Kathy Miller Yost, Treasurer.

 

2022 Hike Leaders Wanted: Please contact Alan Noble (717-758-8470 or ) if you would like to start leading hikes for the club. We can partner new hike leaders with experienced hike leaders.

 

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. 

 


 

 

 

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:

  From I-83 exit 16, take Queen St (PA-74) south for about 1 mile.  At Campbell Music, turn left onto Oak St.  Drive about a tenth of a mile and stop at the stop sign; do not turn right.  Drive straight ahead past the township building to the small building in the middle of the field.

 

 

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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

Woodberry Road parking

Boscov's East Parking