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Parking For the Club!  Four Lots Click

Fee for a hike is only if one Carpools.

 

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1, MEDIUM HIKE, (6 Miles): TURKEY HILL TRAIL

DESCRIPTION: Loop hike starting from the parking Lot at the Northern End of the Enola Low Grade Rail Trail up to the top of Turkey Hill on the Turkey Hill Trail. We can enjoy a great view of the mighty Susquehanna River and check out the wind turbines at a close range. We will continue to the Chestnut Grove Natural Area and return along the Susquehanna River on the Enola Low Grade Trail. The trail includes a stream crossing and also a steep hill. Wear sturdy shoes, bring water and don’t forget snacks.

Meeting Time and Location: Enola Low Grade Trail, Conestoga, PA 17516 at 9:00 A.M.
Carpooling option: Boscov's East Parking Red Robin Eastern parking lot off Rt 24 – Red Robin Departure Time: 8:30 A.M.
Hike Leader: Irina Svishchova, 717-424-5526 or  

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, SHORT HIKE, (3-4 Miles): ROCKY RIDGE COUNTY PARK

DESCRIPTION: We are meeting at the rear parking lot at 10:00 A.M. hiking boots/poles advisable as the trails will be covered with falling leaves, and there are rocks along the trail. That’s why it is called “Rocky Ridge”. Bring water and snacks. Let’s hope for a sunny day, but if Mother Nature has different plans, call us for an update. Looking forward to seeing you on the trail

Meeting Time and Location: Rear parking lot at Rocky Ridge Park at 10:00 A.M.
Hike Leader: Greg & Drena Kinghorn, 717-659-0854,  

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9, MEDIUM HIKE (5 Miles): LOCH RAVEN RESERVOIR, NORTHWEST AREA TRAILS 

DESCRIPTION: Up and down beautiful ravines through open forest. Well-maintained trail except lots of downed trees to go over or under. Several of the hills are quite steep. There is no good place for lunch on the hike, so lunch at casual dining place afterwards – suggestions accepted. Take: suggested: Trekking poles, long pants since the first part of the trail has low plants, maybe with ticks and I also recommend insect repellent.

Meeting Time and Location: Carpool:York County High School of Technology (Vo-Tec), 8:30 A.M. or Trailhead: 9:15 A.M. Text or call leader if meeting there. 
Directions: Take the Shawan Rd. exit off I-83. Shawan east to York Rd. York Rd. south to Warren Rd. Go 1.7 miles on Warren Rd. to trailhead. Parking is pull-offs on either side of the road. If you go over the steel bridge (a recommended diversion, if you have time), you’ve gone too far. 
Hike Leader: Jeff Lander, 717-818-9461, , 

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, MEDIUM HIKE (5-6 Miles): CLARK AND TUCQUAN GLEN NATURE PRESERVES

DESCRIPTION: On this hike we'll see a Wind Cave, enjoy the House Rock Overlook plus other river views during our Tucquan Glen loop hike. Leaves should be changing and falling in these beautiful southern Lancaster county River Hills. This is a moderate level hike as there are a couple ups and downs, nothing major. There is a side trail for those wanting to avoid a steep downhill which may be leaf slippery. Wear strong hiking shoes, bring lots of water, snacks and lunch if desired.

Meeting Time and Location: 10:30 A.M. @ National Watch and Clock Museum or 11:00 A.M. @ trailhead Clark Nature Preserve Parking lot – 400 House Rock Rd, Pequea, PA

Hike Leader: Janine Zell 717-406-6544 call or text with any questions.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22, MEDIUM HIKE (5 Miles): NIXON PARK HIKE 

DESCRIPTION: A warmup hike for the Turkey Hike next day. Let’s meet at 10:00 A.M. at the Nixon Park nature center and walk and talk rediscovering familiar paths. We might spot some wildlife, and we can explore what changes and additions were made to the park over the summer months. There are some inclines, but basically the terrain is easy to maneuver. For less experienced or less ambitious hikers, we can always make a loop to the parking lot and drop them safely off. Hiking poles and snacks optional, water a must.

Meeting Time and Location: 10:00 A.M. 5922 Nixon Drive, York, PA 17403, Nature Center Lower Parking Lot
Hike Leader: Regina Haritos, 717-332-2221 (Cell) 

SUNDAY, NOV 23, TURKEY HIKE – MEMBERS ONLY – ANNUAL TURKEY DINNER

Hike starts at 10 A.M. Meal served at 1:30 P.M., hot cider and cookies at 1:00 P.M. You must sign up in advance for the meal. We will need turkeys, stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, and cranberries, 2 to 3 kinds of vegetables, rolls, butter, desserts, cider and cookies. PLEASE NOTE: Dues have increased to $15 annually and must be paid before the dinner. 
To help with food contributions and to make your dinner reservation, contact Julie Falsetti at 717-854-3437. You can also e-mail at

Event Location: JPJ Cabin,  Furnace Rd., Airvlle, PA RSVP BY NOVEMBER 19
Hike Departure Time: 10:00 A.M.
Cookies and Cider: 1:00 P.M.
Meal Served: 1:30 P.M.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29, MEDIUM HIKE (6.5 Miles): CALEDONIA STATE PARK

DESCRIPTION: We will hike along the Hosack Run Loop via the Appalachian Trail through scenic woods and the mountain for about 5.4 miles. The trail is rated moderate with an elevation gain of 928 feet. Bring snacks and water. We will probably stop somewhere about midway through the hike.

Meeting Time and Location: As you enter Caledonia State Park from Route 30 on Pine Grove Road, go about 600 ft past the Furnace Dam, and on your left, there will be parking in the Caledonia State Park Group Camping area. We will meet there at 9:00 A.M.
Hike Leader: Warren Becker 708-465-7376

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:

  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.

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