Sunday, July 7, Short Hike: 5 miles, Codorus Creek State Park
We will hike 5 miles of the Ranger Trail at Codorus State Park. The trail is moderately difficult with hills. This is a multipurpose trail. Bring hiking boots or trail running shoes. Bring snacks, water, and lunch. We will eat lunch at the day use area before heading back to York. The hike starts at the Main Launch Day Use Area for a loop hike.

Meeting Location: 9:00 AM at the York County High School of Technology (Vo-Tec)
Carpool Fee: $1. Please let the hike leader know if you plan to meet at the day use area.
Hike Leader: Alan Noble, 717-758-8470 or live.com

Saturday July 13, Medium Hike: 5-6 Miles: Rocky Ridge
5-6 mile hike at Rocky Ridge on the rectangle trails; red (moderate), blue (difficult), white (easy), teal
And yellow. The terrain is very rocky, hence the name, and hilly. Wear sturdy shoes and bring lots of
Water. Snacks are optional.

Meeting time: 8:00 a.m. Place: Rocky Ridge 1 st parking lot on left
Hike Leader: Kathy Yost – 717-818-1390/

Saturday July 20, Medium Hike: Col. Denning State Park/ Flat Rock Trail. 6 miles. 
This is a hike up the Blue Mountain. At the top is flat
Rock at Doubling Gap. Incredible view of the Cumberland Valley from there. Elevation gain is 1400 ft. Be
Sure you take lots of water – this is a steep climb in July. We can have lunch after the hike, which will
Take about 3 to 4 hours, or if the group prefers, lunch at Café Bruges in Carlisle (Belgian with craft
Beers). Meet at 7:30 at York County High School of Technology (Vo-Tec). Call me if you want to meet us there at 9:00 at the Flat Rock Trail
Parking lot. Please call me if you are meeting us there. 

Meeting Location: York County High School of Technology (Vo-Tec) Meeting Time: 7:30a.m .

Carpool Fee: $4 

Hike leader: Jeff Lander 717-818-9461/

Sunday, July 21, Short Hike: Nixon Park
This will be a 3 a mile hike, depending on the temperature, Hey we ant’s as young as we used to be.
We will try to keep it as interesting as possible considering we’ve been many times already.
Meeting time: 10:30 A.M. Meet at the lower parking lot. 

Meeting Location: Nixon Park parking lot Meeting Time: 10:30 a.m. 

Carpool Fee: N/A
Hike Leader: Allen & Lore Britton/ or 717-825-5552


Sunday, July 28, Short Hike: Trail 5 Lake Redman, 5 miles
From the Sparton Road parking lot, 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 has few short, mild climbs along the way. Come out and join us for a stroll through a very pretty area of York County. If the construction on the Log Road Bridge is finished, we’ll be able to complete the loop; if it’s not, we’ll turn back at the road or the construction site, depending on how long it takes to get there. If it is raining, please call ahead to confirm we are still on.

Meeting Location: Lake Redman Parking, Sparton Road off Hess Farm Road 
Meeting Time: 9:00 AM
Carpool Fee: N/A
Hike Leader: Kim Pavlick & Rafael Ruiz, 717-650-0253

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 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 . 

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