President: Bernard Frick
Treasurer: Kathy Miller Yost |
Secretary: Elaine
Panzitta
Log Editor: Julie Falsetti |
A Pennsylvania Non-profit Corporation 200 West Market Street August 2024
Chairperson: Bob Falaetti 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. |
Saturday, August 3, Medium
Hike, 6 miles
We will meet at Brillhart Station and take a 6-mile hike towards Glatfelter
Station. This is not a difficult
hike. Bring plenty of water and good shoes. After the hike we can drive to Perry
Dell Farm for some ice
cream and fellowship.
Meeting Location: Brillhart
Station, 2400 Brillhart Station Road, York, PA 17403
Meeting Time: 5:30 p.m.
Hike Leaders: Regina and George Haritos, (717) 417-6191 (home) or (717) 332-2221
(cell)
Sunday August 10: NO HIKE LEADER
Saturday, August 17, Governor Dick Tower Hike, 5 miles
This is a favorite hike of mine with varied terrain and fun to climb to the
lookout Tower to enjoy the
views. We will stop for a break/snack at the Tower.
Meeting Location: Pinch Road
Memorial Rock Parking lot, .5 mile past entrance to visitor center on
Pinch
Road. Directions to Clarence Schock Memorial Park - From York route 30 east to
72 north Manheim
Pike, then left on Pinch Rd. then approximately 1.6 miles to Memorial Rock
Parking lot.
Meeting Time: 9:30 a.m.
Hike Leader: Jack Goodwin, (717) 819-9270,
runjack93@gmail.com
Sunday, August 18, Medium hike on Darlington Trail west, 7 miles
On this loop hike, we'll explore Darlington Trail between Lambs Gap and Millers
Gap on Blue Mountain
West of Harrisburg. This is an older hiking trail in this part of state,
established by Alpine Club of PA in
Early 1900's. Trail traverses ridge through pretty forest of Birch, Hickory,
Pine and hardwood trees plus
Wildflowers are abundant here during spring. This area is prime habitat for
White-tailed deer. There may
Be a swampy area at Trout Run so you can bring extra shoes to change on return
to car. This is moderate
Hike which takes approximately 4 hours. Wear sturdy hiking shoes, bring plenty
of water, snacks and
Lunch.
Meeting Location: North
End meeting place Exit 24 route 83 Park and ride Lot N/E Corner
Meeting Time: 7:00 a.m.
Hike Leader: Janine Zell, (717) 684-7891(home) or (717) 992-2476 (cell) Please
call before 8 p.m.
Sunday, August 25, Medium Shuttle Hike, 7 miles
We will start at Apollo County Park and will end with a deep descent to Fishing
Creek. This a difficult
hike with many ups and downs with several rocky sections. Highlights of the hike
will include great
Views of the Susquehanna River, Cuffs Run and a possible eagle sighting. Wear
hiking boots or trail
running shoes. Bring a lunch or snacks and plenty of water.
Meeting Location: Wrightsville
exit at the park-n-ride by Dollar General
Meeting Time: 8:00 a.m.
Car Pool Fee: $3.00
Hike Leader: Kim Herbst, (717) 887-4462 or
kberly124@Comcast.net
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
2024 Hike Leaders Wanted: We would love to add some new members to our list of hike leaders for 2024. Please contact Allen Britton at loralhiker@gmail.com 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
sateo@Comcast.net
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 ( acc.kathy@verizon.net ) after the hike, and do not forget to send your Hike write-up for the Log Book to Julie Falsetti ( juliafalsetti@Comcast.net ). 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 ( walktodq@verizon.net ) after the hike, and do not forget to send your Hike write-up for the Log Book to Julie Falsetti ( juliafalsetti@Comcast.net ).”
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
captainskit@gmail.com
.
Thursday Weekly Trail Maintenance: Contact Jim Hooper for information for
the current week 717-252-3784 or
jimhooper07@gmail.com
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
walktodg@verizon.net
or 764-1091 and she will send them a card from the club. New Email Address?
Contact Bernie Frick (
bernardfrick@alum.lehigh.edu
) or Phyllis Morley (
pamorley@Comcast.net
). 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