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 MARCH 2, MEDIUM HIKE (5 MILES): Codorus State Park Campground loop and Mary Ann Furnace Trail. This an excellent opportunity to walk the campground loop before the Campground opens. This is a wooded area with mostly asphalt roads until we hit the Mary Ann Furnace Trail. The trail is beautiful with access to the lake in some areas. The trail has some slight inclines but is considered moderate. Typically, it is a little muddy on parts of the trail. Wear Good hiking boots. Hiking Poles are up to you. Bring a snack. We have a mid-trail rest stop with a Bench and a pleasant view of the Lake.
Meeting Time and Location: 9am at Codorus State Park Campground
Office. From Rte. 216 West, when you pass the Park sign go about another ¾ miles you will see a White sign on the left for Dubbs Church make a left at the sign (Dubbs Church Rd) and follow the road around to the right. The campground entrance will be on your right. If headed east on Rte. 216 the sign is visible on the right, make a right at the sign (Dubbs Church Rd) follow the road to the campground entrance.
Hike leader: Andrew Bankowski. Cell phone 410 493 3150, email
FRIDAY, MARCH 21 COVERED DISH DINNER AND PROGRAM: Presentation by Todd Trimmer. Join us on March 14 at York Township to hear about the adventures. Meeting location: the
York Township Park Building at 25 Oak Street, 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 mall building in the middle of the field.
Time: Friday, March 14, 6:30 to 9PM. Program will start about 7:10, if you prefer to skip the meal. Bring a dish to share if you want to participate in the meal. Remember this is a covered dish. Please bring your own plates, flatware, cups, etc.
SUNDAY, MARCH 16, SHORT HIKE AT LAKE REDMAN: We will meet in the parking lot on Sparton Road, just off of Hess Farm Road. From there we will walk on the road for a short distance to connect with trail #5 and enjoy a walk around part of Lake Redman, passing through the bird sanctuary toward the end of the hike. This hike is approximately 3 miles with a few mild climbs along the way. Come out and join us for a stroll through a very pretty area of York County.
Meeting Location: Parking lot on Sparton
Road, just off Hess Farm Road.
Meeting Time: 11 A.M.
Hike Leaders: Kim Pavlick & Rafael Ruiz, 717-650-0253
SUNDAY, MARCH 23, MEDIUM HIKE (5 MILES): Gifford Pinchot loop hike along the lake side trail on the Conewago Day use side and the Mason-Dixon Trail. We will see the remains of an old toboggan run and boulder point. Depending on weather conditions the trail can be muddy. Bring snacks, water, hiking boots or trail shoes, and dress for the weather.
Meeting Location:
North
End meeting place Exit 24 route 83 Park and ride Lot N/E Corner. Please notify the hike leader if planning to meet at the Conewago Day Use Area.
Meeting Time: 1 PM
Carpool Fee: $0.50
Hike Leader: Alan Noble,
, 717-758-8470
SATURDAY, MARCH 29, MEDIUM HIKE (6-7 MILES), JIM HOOPER MEMORIAL HIKE: Hike starts at Highpoint Vista Scenic Park then follows Mason-Dixon Trail S to Native Lands Park. Here we will hike perimeter of this plateau enjoying terrific views of Susquehanna River and neighboring lands, then stop at Jim's bench (made by his sons); pause, reflect, and share stories/memories anyone has of Jim’s legacy. After lunch break, we return to Highpoint Vista Park. Wear good hiking shoes, bring plenty of water, lunch and snacks.
Meeting Location: Highpoint Vista Scenic Park lot
Meeting Time: 9 A.M.
Hike Leader: Janine Zell, 717-406+6544 Call/Text by 8P.M.
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
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