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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 2018 year.

FRIDAY, MARCH 2: COVERED DISH & PROGRAM – York Township Recreation Building at 6:30 to 8:30PM. Bring a dish to share. Having your own place setting is appreciated, but paper goods will be available. 

Join Alice and Bernie Frick as they share their trip to Tanzania. In November of 2017, we were on 10 days of game drives through several national parks. We saw over 350 bird species, but got many good looks at animals including four of the big five game animals. Join us for photos and stories after the covered dish. 

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 25 Oak Street, York PA 17402. 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.

SUNDAY, MARCH 4 – SHORT HIKE (4 MILES): Hike along trails 5 and 6 at Lake Redman which also includes a wooden birding view extension/deck. Trail 5 is rugged in sections and includes a water crossing near the beginning of the hike. Bring hiking boots or trail shoes, snacks, and water.

Meeting Location: York County High School of Technology (Vo-Tec) Departure Time: 1:30 PM
Car Pool Fee: $0.25 (if Car Pooling) Hike Leader: Alan Noble, 717-758-8470 or )

SUNDAY, MARCH 11 - SHORT HIKE (5 MILES): Hike at Rocky Ridge County Park. Hopefully we will not have a late Winter Blizzard to spoil this five-mile hike through familiar territory. Please join me for a pleasant hike in an area that we’ve done many times. The pace will be moderate, you have to consider my age, and we may get lucky and have a preview of spring weather. Wear sturdy shoes and bring something to drink. 

Meeting Location: First parking lot on the left at  Rocky Ridge County Park Departure Time: 1:45 PM
Car Pool Fee: No Carpool Fee Hike Leader: Allen & Lore Britton, 717-825-5534 or

SATURDAY, MARCH 17 - BOUNDARY WORK: Mark your calendar for an exceptional time to learn about the boundary program for the Appalachian Trail. This involves walking off the trail over the side of the mountain to find boundary markers, refresh paint on the trees, and prune out the undergrowth along the boundary. Wear sturdy shoes, warm clothes, heavy pants and jackets, bring lunch and water. This is a unique experience and you will see the mountain as never before. If coming let Tom know the week before.

Meeting Location: Carpool North End meeting place Exit 24 route 83 Park and ride Lot N/E Corner, Emigsville Departure Time: 8:00 AM
Car Pool Fee: $0.50 (if Car Pooling) Trail Maintenance Leader: Tom Morley , 717-825-6712

SATURDAY, MARCH 17 - MEDIUM HIKE (7.5 MILES): A St Patrick's Day hike with some challenging hills: We'll search for leprechauns, gremlins, and fairies among the glens and hummocks of the Mt. Holly Nature Preserve, following Mountain Stream with some wet areas and a real nice climb, before we visit the natural springs that gave Mt. Holly its name. Afterward, optional late lunch at Cafe 101 in Boiling Springs will offer great food, time to socialize, and perhaps walk around Children's Lake. Bring boots, water and snacks to hold you over until we get to the cafe. 

Meeting Location: Woodberry Road parking at intersection with RT 616 Departure Time: 8:00 AM
Car Pool Fee: $3.00 Hike Leader: Gwen Loose, 717-891-9967. Calls before 9 PM please. 

SUNDAY, MARCH 18 – LONG HIKE (10-12 MILES): This will be first in a series of hikes (see announcement below) section hiking the Horseshoe Trail (HST) in PA. The trail is 140 miles end to end. We will begin in Valley Forge with a meander through the trails of Mount Joy and Washington’s Headquarters, then the trails around Mount Misery, finishing with about the first five miles of the HST. Trails will vary between paved and unpaved, though most will be unpaved and there will be some climbs. Bring good hiking shoes/boots, water and lunch.

Meeting Location: Boscov's East Parking near Red Robin Departure Time: 8:00 AM
Car Pool Fee: $5.00 (there will be a toll) Hike Leader: David Lukes, 717-818-4751 or  

SUNDAY, MARCH 25 - LONG HIKE (9 MILES): Hike along the scenic Lakeside Trail at Gifford Pinchot State Park. Depending on the previous week’s weather, there may be water crossings and mud in certain sections of the trail. The hike will start at the Conewago Day Use Area and hike along the Lakeside Trail. Bring hiking boots or trail shoes, lunch, snacks, and water. Plan for lunch will be at the Quaker Race Day Use Area. 

Meeting Location: Carpool North End meeting place Exit 24 route 83 Park and ride Lot N/E Corner, Emigsville Departure Time: 9:00 AM
Car Pool Fee: $0.50 (if Car Pooling) Hike Leader: Alan Noble, 717-758-8470 or


ANNOUNCEMENTS:

New Members: Please welcome to the club Pamela Eshler, 717-848-1872, and Casey Keller, 717-858-2893,  

Chain Saw Training: Anyone interested in becoming certified to use a chain saw on the AT please contact Tom Morley at or 717-825-6712 for any questions and details. This course will be given on April 14-15 at the ATC's Scott Farm complex. This is a two day all day training and a must if you want to operate a chain saw on the AT and/or for the club. It is a first come first served event, male or female, and it is free to any club member. The club will supply you with the required equipment. 

Horseshoe Trail Section Hike: Over the next few months, we’ll offer a series of hikes that will cover PA’s Horseshoe Trail from end to end, starting at Valley Forge and ending at the AT intersection near RT 325. The trail is a mix of forests and paved roads and the hikes will also cover some side trails. Those interested in hiking the full trail should contact David Lukes at 717-818-4751 or to coordinate times/dates for any sections that aren’t posted in the newsletter or on Facebook.

Beginner Backpacking on the Laurel Highlands Trail: From April 20-22 (with one night option) I’ll be leading a backpacking trip on the Laurel Highlands Trail, with some day hiking included to explore some nearby wild areas. No tent is needed, so less gear to carry, makes this a great beginner trip. Contact David Lukes for details at 717-818-4751 or . 

2018 Hike Leaders Wanted: We would love to add some new members to our list of hike leaders for 2018. Please contact David Lukes at if you would like to start leading hikes for the club. Training will be provided. 

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 Bernie Frick ( ). 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 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 ( ).”

YHC History: The York County Heritage Trust has a sizable collection of York Hiking Club memorabilia in its library, dating from the Club's founding in 1932 to the early 1980s. For the past 30 years little material has been added to our collection. Our historian, John Seville asks members who have YHC related items to call him at 717-244-6769. 

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  

Please note: Our historian, John Seville, notes that the York County Heritage Trust has a sizable collection of York Hiking Club memorabilia in its library. However, the material dates from the Club's Founding in 1932 to the early 1980s. For the past 30 years little material has been added to our collection. We want to correct this omission; so John is asking members who have Club related items that might be suitable for inclusion in our archives to call him at 717-244-6769. Examples would be minutes of meetings, accounts of special events, photographs, newspaper articles, etc. No more copies of the annual log books. 

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.