President: Alan Noble

(717) 817-9430

 

Treasurer: Kathy Miller Yost
510 Mundis Mill Road
York, Pa 17406 

Web: www.yorkhikingclub.com

      Secretary: Tim Schmidt 
      (717) 235-5940

 

      Log Editor: Julie Falsetti
      168 Springdale Rd. 406 Waters Road
      York, Pa 17403 York, PA 17403
      Email:

 

A Pennsylvania Non-profit Corporation

Downtown meeting place for the start of hikes: Parking lot (rear) Capital Telecommunications Inc, 

200 West Market Street

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Please send all newsletter (six months, nonrenewable) requests with a check for $5.00 made payable to:
Membership Chairman: Tom Morley 717 764 6822

August  2023

Chairperson: Bob Falsetti 717-854-3437,

 

In the event of inclement weather, please contact the hike leader in advance of the meet time for information on any change in the activity.

 



Inclement Weather: Please contact the hike leader or check our Facebook page for cancellation information.

Sunday, August 6, Medium Hike (6 - 8 miles): On this hike, we'll explore Victoria Trail which crosses AT on Peters Mt to Joseph Ibberson Conservation Area then take Whitetail trail then back to Victoria trail down to parking lot. There may be small hill at beginning. Then after short drive we'll explore Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area in foothills of Blue Mt for a few more easy miles. These are out and back hikes. Bring plenty of ice water, snacks, lunch, bug spray and wear sturdy hiking shoes. Extreme hot weather may cancel. Let's get out to explore some more of Pennsylvania's beautiful woods!


Meeting Location: Emigsville  North End meeting place Exit 24 route 83 Park and ride Lot N/E Corner
Meeting Time: 7 a.m.
Carpool Fee: To be determined
Hike Leader: Janine Zell, 717 684 7891 or cell (call text) 717 992 2476

Sunday August 13: NO HIKE LEADER

Sunday, August 20, short Hike (4 Miles): A leisurely ramble on the Heritage Rail Trail from Brillhart Station to the Howard Tunnel and back. Depending on the weather we can shorten or lengthen the hike.


Meeting Location: Brillhart Station
Meeting Time: 11 a.m.
Hike Leaders: Bob and Julie Falsetti, 717-854-3437,

Sunday, August 27, short Hike (5 Miles): A 5 mile hike rambling around the trails at Pinchot Park. There is no definite plan but we will try and make it interesting. We are not fast hikers but are not as slow as the last time we did this hike!!! 
There will be options to shorten or lengthen the hike as desired. 


Meeting Locations: Meet at the Conewago Day Use area parking. Time: 9 a.m. at Day Use Area
(Options to meet at the Emigsville Park and Ride North End meeting place Exit 24 route 83 Park and ride Lot N/E Corner, contact the hike leader. Meet time would be 8:30 am. At the Park and Ride.) 
Bring water and snack.
Hike leaders: Tom and Phyllis Morley 717-332 2609 or Please contact hike leader if you wish to carpool. 

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

 

New Member: Welcome Robin Ujcic-Snyder,  Watertank Rd Glenville, PA 17329
717-873-4247.

 

2023 Hike Leaders Wanted: Please contact Alan Noble (717-758-8470 or ) if you would like to start leading hikes for the club. We can partner new hike leaders with experienced hike leaders.

 

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

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. 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 




York Hiking Club
2684 Forest Road
York, PA 17402