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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 2019 year.

SUNDAY, MARCH 3 - MEDIUM HIKE (6 MILES): Explore the current and future routes of the Mason-Dixon Trail in Hellam Hills. One third of the hike will be off-trail on uneven and sometimes rocky or muddy terrain. Two stream crossings. Wear hiking boots and gaiters if you have them. Bring lunch, snacks & water.

Meeting Location: East End Meeting Location, York Galleria, Boscov's East Parking by Red Robin Departure Time: 8:30 AM
Hike Leader: Tim Schmidt, 717-235-5940 or Carpool Fee: $1.00

FRIDAY, MARCH 8 – COVERED DISH AND PROGRAM: Bring a dish to share for our March covered dish and Program event starting at 6:30 P.M. Contact Alan Noble with the covered dish you plan to bring. 
Program: Leave No Trace based on material from the Appalachian Trail Conservancy and the Leave No Trace organization. Presenter Alan Noble

Meeting Location: 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.

Event Coordinator: Alan Noble, 717-758-8470,

SUNDAY, MARCH 10 (DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS) - SHORT HIKE (6 MILES): Hike around Rocky Ridge County Park. The hike will start at the Hidden Laurel Picnic Area parking lot, then trail 7, 8, 3, 9, 2, 1, 4, and possibly 6. We will stop at both overlook platforms on trails 6 and 2. Trail has several hills, and some may be strenuous and rocky in some areas. Bring hiking boots or tail shoes, water, and snacks.

Meeting Location: East End Meeting Location, York Galleria, Boscov's East Parking by Red Robin Departure Time: 9:00 AM
Hike Leaders: Irina Svishchova, 717-757-3621 or Carpool Fee: None

SATURDAY, MARCH 16 – AT BOUNDARY WORK: 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: Emigsville North End meeting place Exit 24 route 83 Park and ride Lot N/E Corner Departure Time: 8:00 AM
Trail Maintenance Leader: Tom Morley, 717-825-6712 or Carpool Fee: $0.50 

SUNDAY, MARCH 17 – MEDIUM OR LONG HIKE (8.5 OR 14 MILES): We’ll return to the Standing Stone Trail (STS) to complete the Monument Rock section. We’ll start at the parking area for the Todd Trail, hiking up and over the mountain, eventually meeting up with the STS. From there we’ll stay on the STS, climbing up to the next ridge to see Monument Rock. Expect steep climbs, rocky terrain, and possible icy/snowy conditions. Bring hiking shoes/boots, snack, water, lunch. This hike is approximately 1 hour 45 minutes from York, hence the earlier departure. Traction devices may be needed.

Meeting Location: 1201 Woodberry Road parking, off of RT 30 at RT 616 Departure Time: 7:30 AM 
Hike Leader: David Lukes, 717-818-4751 or Carpool Fee: $5.00

SUNDAY, MARCH 24 – SHORT HIKE (4.5 MILES): Hike on trail 5 at Lake Redman. The trail has some steep climbs but is a well-maintained trail. Bring hiking boots or trail shoes, may be muddy if recently rained. Also bring water and snacks.

Meeting Location: York County High School of Technology (Vo-Tec) parking lot Departure Time: 1:00 PM
Hike Leader: Alan Noble, 717-758-8470 or Carpool Fee: $0.00

SUNDAY, MARCH 24 – LONG HIKE (9 to 10 MILES): Hiking in Gettysburg National Military Park. We will meet at 9:00AM in parking lot number 3 which is west of the visitor center. Follow signs to the visitor center. Pull into parking lot 3 and go to the far east end of the lot. The hike will start there. We will hike a loop trail passing some of the most significant highlights of the battle. The trails will be paved, grass, & gravel, with some moderate hills. Pack a light lunch and plenty of water. 

Meeting Location: Gettysburg National Military Park, Parking lot 3 Departure Time: 9:00 AM
Hike Leaders: Ron Boyer & Darla Stover, 717-873-4862 Carpool Fee: N/A

SUNDAY, MARCH 31 – SHORT HIKE (5 MILES): This scenic hike starts at the Wrightsville Boat Launch and ends at the Moon Dancer Winery parking lot. We will have moderate elevation going through Murphy’s Hollow, Grace Plateau, and on to High Point, where you have a 360-degree view of the river and surrounding hills. Please bring water, snacks and wear good walking shoes/boots. 

Meeting Location: East End Meeting Location, York Galleria, Boscov's East Parking by Red Robin Departure Time: 12:30 PM 
Hike Leader: Eric Ling, 717-815-6635 or Carpool Fee: $1.00


ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Hike Leaders Wanted: We are so thankful for all of our hike leaders and were fortunate to add several new hike leaders this year. We are always in need of additional new hike leaders, so please consider leading a hike or two in 2019. 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 ( ).”

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.