Friday, October 3 – Annual Meeting
It is important that we have a good turn out for the election of new officers. This will be a pot luck dinner, so please bring something for all of us to enjoy.
Meeting Time & Location: 6:30 PM at York Township Recreational Building, 25 Oak St.

Meetings/events  is inside the York Township Recreation Building, directions as follows:

  From I-83 exit 16, take Queen St (PA-74) south for about 1 mile.  At Campbell Music, turn left onto Oak St.  Drive about a tenth of a mile and stop at the stop sign; do not turn right.  Drive straight ahead past the township building to the small building in the middle of the field.


Saturday, October 4 – AT Work Trip 
We will divide into two groups. Some will carpool from the 147 lot to Garber Lane. We must consolidate all our tools, materials, and some people into four vehicles. The hiking group will make the 1.5-mile trek from Rt. 147 to the shelter together utilizing the A.T. and the blue blazed Susquehanna Trail. Volunteers should bring a lunch, snacks, and plenty of water. We recommend choosing clothes you are willing to wear while painting. Wear boots or sturdy footwear. Tools, gloves, and safety gear are provided. You can bring your own gloves if you prefer to do so. We will likely work in the field until about 3:00 - 3:30 PM. We stay flexible to adjust to weather and site conditions. 

Meeting Time & Location: 8:00 AM at Rt. 147 Park-N-Ride lot
Team Leader: Matt Wilson 717-439-4366


Saturday, October 11 – Columbus Day weekend long hike (11-13 miles)
This challenging hike is exploring Worthington State Forest of Kittatinny Mt at Delaware Water Gap on NJ side of river. We start at parking lot PA side then walk across bridge to Red Dot trail hiking up to view Mt. Tammany, then take Blue Blaze trail to Dunfield Creek trail. Along this trail we'll pass old Sawmill Ruins, cross creek few times so feet may get wet depending on water level that week. Then hike on to circle Sunfish Pond- a natural lake atop mountain, then return via AT to parking lot. There are a couple of rocky sections rated difficult, so not a beginner hike! This is out and back so no shuttle needed. Dress for weather, wear strong hiking boots, and bring lots of water, lunch, snacks and poles if desired. If hikers wish a couple more miles, we can see Beulahland trail off AT.

Meeting Time & Location: 6:30 AM  Boscov's East Parking Red Robin restaurant at the Galleria Mall with Irina or 6:45AM at the National Watch and Clock Museum, 514 Poplar St., Columbia PA 17512 
Hike Leader: Janine Zell cell 717-406-6544 call/text or home 717-684-7891

Saturday, October 18 – Medium Hike Patapsco State Park (5-6 miles)
Through Chevrolet, Jone’s and Quarry Trail Loop. This is a 5.9 Mile trail in beautiful Patapsco State Park near Woodstock, MD. It’s considered moderate. Part of it is along the Patapsco River. There are several attractions to see along the trail. Some are obvious and some are partially hidden. Bring hiking poles if you want. There are very few inclines. Bring snacks and water with you. We will take stop midway. 

Hike Leader: Andrew Bankowski 410-493-3150
Meeting Time & Location: 7 AM at York County High School of Technology (Vo-Tec) to carpool. If you want to meet us the trail head, meeting time is 8 AM. Just Google directions to The Woodstock Inn in Woodstock, MD. The trail parking is directly across the street. 

Sunday, October 26 – Medium Hike Oregon Ridge (5 Miles) 
Mostly open woods with a few noteworthy visual features. Afterwards, we can visit the Oregon Furnace Town, a town that existed in the 19th century for the iron mines there. There is also Community Gardens to visit. Lunch for anyone who wishes afterwards. First Watch at Hunt Valley is a suggestion

Meeting Time & Location: 8 AM at York County High School of Technology (Vo-Tec) to carpool. To meet at trailhead: Nature Center parking lot in front of the welcome sign, 8:45. Call or text leader if so doing. Directions: I-83 south to Shawan Rd exit. West to the light at intersection of Cuba Rd/Beaver Dam Rd, turn left on Beaver Dam Rd and immediately to the right – you are almost going into Oregon Grill's parking lot. 
Hike Leader: Jeff Lander, 717-818-9461,

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

NEW MEMBERS:

Dawn Bedell - Snyder Corner Rd Windsor, PA 17366 415-238-0726  
Paul Barlow - Fairview Dr. Hanover, PA 17331 717-451-0416
Bill Sprenkle - Oak View Ln. Hellam, PA 17406 717-668-2488

Warren Becker - Racetrack Rd Abbottstown, PA 17301708-475-7376

2025 Hike Leaders Wanted: We would love to add some new members to our list of hike leaders for 2025. 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 David Strine for information for the current week 717-858-2089 or   

we also need volunteers to work on our section of the Appalachian Trail email Tom Morley  

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