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

SUNDAY, MARCH 7 - SHORT HIKE (4 MILES): Hike trail 3 at Lake Redman. The hike will involve some back tracking, but we will see if we can find the mini–Jacobus Town Park.

Meeting Location: Lake Redman Activity Area by the gazebo near the water. Departure Time: 1:00 PM
Hike Leader: Alan Noble, 717-758-8470 or Carpool Fee: NA


SUNDAY, MARCH 14 – DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME BEGINS – LONG HIKE (12 MILES): We’ll take a meandering loop in Michaux State Forest using some multiuse trails, forest roads, and a bit of the Appalachian Trail. Bring, water, snacks, lunch, hiking shoes/boots, and a distorted sense of distance. The hike will begin and end at the Peggy’s Hill Parking Area on Old Forge Road. If you know where that is (there is no address, but you can Google it), feel free to meet there at 9:00 AM. If not, meet at the meeting location below and we’ll caravan over.

Meeting Location: 1201 Woodberry Road parking, York Departure Time: 8:00 AM
Hike Leader: David Lukes, 717-818-4751 or Carpool Fee: NA


SUNDAY, MARCH 21 – MEDIUM HIKE (7 Miles): Hiking to Pole Steeple Overlook at Pine Grove State Park. This has some very steep climbs but the view at the overlook is worth it. Bring water, snacks, and a lunch. We will start at the Fuller Lake Day Use Area parking lot. 

Meeting Location: York County High School of Technology (Vo-Tec), 2179 S Queen Street, York Departure Time: 8:00 AM
Hike Leaders: Alan Noble, 717-758-8470, Carpool Fee: N/A (Drive to Trail Head)


SUNDAY, MARCH 28 – MEDIUM HIKE (8 MILES): Hike the Ranger Trail at Codorus State Park. The Ranger Trail is a multi-use trail primarily designed for horses, but there are sections of the trail that are overcrowded by low lying shrub. Bring water, snacks, and a lunch. 

Meeting Location: York County High School of Technology (Vo-Tec), 2179 S Queen Street, York Departure Time: 8:00 AM 
Hike Leader: Alan Noble, 717-758-8470 or Carpool Fee: N/A (Drive to Trail Head)



ANNOUNCEMENTS: 

Secretary (YHC Officer and Board Member): Please contact Alan Noble (717-758-8470, amn ) if you are interested in the volunteering for the Secretary tole for the club. As a YHC Board Member, the club Secretary will help shape and direct the club, maintain meeting notes, and write letters for the club concerning YHC mission. 

Sawyer Training: If anyone is interested in attending a two day class to get certified as a chainsaw operator on the AT let Tom Morley know, . This is for new sawyers only, if you need a recert Tom will let you know. Date: April 24-25. Place: Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, near Hamburg, Pa. Respond to Tom ASAP if interested.

COVID-19 York Hiking Club Guidelines

1. Stay home if you, or anyone in your family, are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19, or have been in contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19.
2. Optional but recommend is carrying a CDC-approved mask and alcohol-based hand sanitizer
3. Practice social distancing of 6 feet apart. Masks should be worn when social distancing is not possible (PA Universal Face Covering Order). Example is when passing people on a trail.
4. No more than 25 people in a group (PA Guidelines). (continued)
5. Carpooling will not be provided by York Hiking Club. If personally carpooling and not from the same household, then mask should be worn.
6. All club hikes will be loop or out-and-back hikes which do not need carpooling.

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 Bernie Frick ( ). 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 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