Sunday, August 31 – Labor Day picnic at the JPJ cabin! Please call Sarah to help make the food selections a variety and not just all desserts. Sarah will lead a short hike. Those who want to do a longer hike, go for it! By the way, some of us just like to do porch sitting before and after lunch.

JPJ Cabin Address: Furnace Rd., Airville, PA Cabin Fee: $1.00 members; $2 non-members.
Hike Time: 10:00 AM. Lunch 1:30 PM. Organizer: Sarah Tateosian, 717-741-2652

Sunday, September 7- 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 Time & Location: 9:00 AM at Lake Redman Parking, Sparton Road off Hess Farm Road
Hike Leaders: Kim Pavlick & Rafael Ruiz, 717-650-0253 or

Sunday, September 14 – Medium Hike (5-6 miles) Ferncliff Wildlife
This hike is exploring Ferncliff Wildlife and Wildflower Preserve plus Trout Run Nature Preserve in beautiful southern Lancaster County! These are 2 short hikes approximately 2 then 3+ miles in nearby Preserves seeing flowers, streams, small waterfalls, birds and any wildlife. At Ferncliff there is an out to railroad tracks and back trail along an easy, though at places small rocky areas with a mild incline. Trout Run is a loop trail with short out and back to Enola Low grade rail trail, as it winds along Trout Run stream. Wear good hiking shoes, bring lots of water, snacks and lunch if desired.

Hike Leader: Janine Zell, any questions call 717-684-7891 or new cell 717-406-6544 call/text
Meeting Time & Location: 12 noon at National Watch and Clock Museum in the lot by clock tower, 514 Poplar St., Columbia, PA 17512, or at trailhead at 1 PM; Ferncliff Wildlife and Wildflower Preserve, Wildlife Preserve Rd., Drumore PA 17518
If interested both maps are available online at the Lancaster Conservancy website

Sunday, September 21 – Short Hike (4 Miles)
This is a hike on the Conewago Day Use Area at Gifford Pinchot State Park. We will see the old abandoned toboggan run and Boulder Point. The trail is rocky with several hills, and depending on the recent weather, it may be muddy. Dress for the weather. Bring hiking boots or trail shoes, water, and snacks.

Meeting Time & Location: 10 AM North End meeting place Exit 24 route 83 Park and ride Lot N/E Corner at Emigsville. Contact hike leader if planning to meet at the Conewago Day Use Area Parking Lot. We will drive to Parking Lot
Hike Leader: Alan Noble, 717-758-8470

Sunday, September 28 –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 m.p.h. Some hills naturally, but nothing you young whippersnappers can’t handle. Appropriate footgear is advisable as well as water.

Meeting Time & Location: 1:30 PM in lower parking lot at Nixon Park
Hike leaders: Lore and Allen Britton, 717-825-5522 or

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

NEW MEMBERS: we welcome to the club Leigh Ann Giniewski 

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