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.
Short Hike at Lake Redman on Sunday, May 4th 10 a.m. 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. Be sure to call ahead if bad weather in forecast.
Meet in the parking lot on Sparton Road, just off of Hess Farm Road.
Contact the hike leaders Kim Pavlick & Rafael Ruiz if you have any questions @ 717-650-0253.
Saturday, May 10 Long hike 15-16 miles, this hike is along Appalachian Trail from Lehigh Gap to Leroy Smith shelter then blue blazed Katellen Trail back down to Game lands parking lot. There are frequent views along Blue Mountain at Little Gap, Smith Gap and near Leroy Smith shelter. This is a challenging hike as it starts with a difficult rock climb up Lehigh Gap so not for beginners. Parts are extremely rocky. The view at top is worth your effort though! There is a detour from last year’s fire which is a rock scramble then after that unremarkable. Trail follows ridgetop of Blue Mountain. There is parking lot at Smith Gap for those wanting shorter 12 mile hike. Wear sturdy, ankle-supporting hiking boots, bring lots of water, lunch, snacks, (carry headlamp just in case), dress in layers per weather hiking poles if desired.
Hike leader: Janine Zell phone 717-684-7891 Home or cell 717-406-6544 call or text w/ any questions
Pref. before 8pm please. Let me know if hiking to arrange carpool- need at least 2 cars for shuttle, alternate shuttle 3 cars. Travel time 2 hrs. To Lehigh Gap then 1/2 hr. each way end point shuttle.
Meet: 6am
my house 2481 Rosemary Ln, Columbia PA 17512 or at 6am at Red Robin's area at
Boscov's East Parking
Galleria mall w/ Irina, -anyone willing to leave earlier or overnight option, call me ASAP to arrange, thank you!
SUNDAY, MAY 18: MEDIUM HIKE: (8 Miles): We’ll be hiking the perimeter at Rocky Ridge with options to shorten the mileage. This will be an easy to moderate terrain hike. Wear sturdy shoes, bring water, and snacks if desired.
Meeting Place: Rocky Ridge first parking on the left near the bathrooms
Hike Departure: 10:00 AM
Hike Leader: Kim Herbst, Email:
Sunday, May 24, The Smi-Annual Geezer Hike: 3 miles
Join us for our usual fast pasted marathon, unless we have snow in May we will not be going on a pilgrimage to the old
Stager homestead. WE will actually be hiking in Nixon County Park. You know the how difficult this will be. So please join us for a fun time.
Meet at
the lower parking lot at 1:30 P.M.
Hike Leaders: Allen and Lore Britton,
, 717-825-5552
Saturday, May 31, 2025, SHORT HIKE/3MILES
at Sam Lewis State Park. Starting at 1:30 from the main parking lot.
Hiking poles optional but hiking boots recommended to keep your feet dry. There could be some muddy spots along the trail. Enjoy the panoramic views of the Susquehanna River, Chiques Rock, Turkey Hill wind mills, High Point
mound, Hellam Hills and Rocky Ridge over look under the high tension lines. Hiking on the Hill Top Trail thru the pine planation with interesting rock formations; Short cut to fully explore pine plantation; Back Trail thru diverse hardwood forest. The Wild flowers should be out along with different species
of birds.
Meat Directions: Route 30 E/W to the Wrightsville exit, onto COOL CREEK ROAD SOUTH, approximately 1.5 miles to MT. PISGAH ROAD, and turn right and follow to entrance on
left...Sam Lewis SP (6000 Mt. Pisgah Rd.)...
Hike Leaders: Greg and Drena Kinghorn...717-880- 0042 (G)...717-659-0854 (D)...Email:
Let’s hope for a clear, sunny, warm day!!! COME
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