Sunday, October 6th Long Hike 9.8 Miles. Cancelled
We will be hiking the Billy Yank Trail at Historic Gettysburg National Military Park. The trail is mostly paved, so a good pair of hiking shoes should be adequate. There are scenic views at Little Round Top and wooded paths along the way. The trail mostly focuses on historical Landmarks. There are some slight inclines but the Trail is mostly considered easy. Bring a Lunch, snacks and drinks. 
For those of you on the west of York, we will be meeting at the Gettysburg Outlet Mall near the intersection of Rte. 15 and Rte. 97s. Physical address is 1863 Gettysburg Village Dr. Gettysburg PA at 8:30 a.m., it's a short drive to the trail head from there. If anyone is interested afterwards, we can stop at Sweeney's Tavern on Baltimore St. There are props and scripts from the movie "Gettysburg" lining the interior walls. This is approximately a 4-hour hike.

Hike Leader: Andrew Bankowski 410-493-3150 or acguy4u2day@gmail.com
Optional meeting place: 8 a.m. Woodberry Road parking off Rt. 616. Call Andy to let us know you’re coming. Those hikers meeting there will need to carpool to Gettysburg, and then meet Andy.

Saturday, October 12 Long hike on Darlington Trail -10 miles This is an out and back hike on Darlington Trail east- approx. 7 miles. We can attempt the loop on old logging roads and forest in Bryson Hollow, though if too overgrown just stay on the trail which is well marked w/ orange blazes. This loop is moderately difficult which has some rocky sections. There may be a stream crossing at Bryson Hollow Run, depending in water level. No rain lately so should be fine to cross on rocks like last Darlington Trail west loop. We’ll park on Tower Rd. to hike east section, then park on Miller Gap Rd. lot to hike first section of Darlington Trail (3miles total) which connects to Appalachian Trail. There we can eat lunch at Darlington shelter then return. This is one of the oldest hiking trails in PA, established by Alpine Club of PA in early 1900’s. Hopefully we can see some leaves changing on this autumn hike in the Blue Mountains. Wear sturdy hiking shoes, bring lots of water, snacks and lunch, poles of desired. Come out and enjoy a walk in the fall woods!

Hike leader: Janine Zell 717-684-7891 (home) or (cell) 717-406-6544 call/text. If possible, call by Friday (Oct. 11) 8 p.m. if coming so I can arrange a carpool
Meeting Time: 8 a.m. at North End meeting place Exit 24 route 83 Park and ride Lot N/E Corner Emigsville Park-n-Ride 

Sunday, October 20 short hike: Nixon Park 3.5-4 miles
Well, I may stretch it to 4 depending on how the old man is feeling. As usual this hike will be at break neck speed, at least 1.5 mph. Some hills naturally, but nothing you young whippersnappers can’t handle. Appropriate footgear is advisable as well as water.

Meeting time: 1:30 p.m. in lower parking lot
Hike leaders: Lore and Allen Britton, 717-825-5522 or loralhiker@gmail.com

Sunday, Oct 27 medium hike 6.1 miles Mason-Dixon Trail: Otter Creek loop

Meet: 8:15 a.m. at York County High School of Technology (Vo-Tec) to carpool. You can meet us at trailhead at 9 a.m. which is just south of Kline Rd. Off to right there is a sign and a small parking lot. Call hike leader if meeting there. We will have lunch at Urey Overlook. 
Hike leader: Jeff Lander 717-818-9461 landerjeffrey@Aol.com

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

New members: We welcome new members, Jeff & Becky Kelly Windsor, PA 17366
703-408-1089 mashwoman@hotmail.com

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