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Fee for a hike is only if one Carpools.

 

Please volunteer to lead a hike or two for this year.


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

June 3, Medium Hike: 5 miles

CANCELLED
Hike Governor Dick Observation Tower loop trail at an easy to moderate pace. I was planning to take a break and have snack when we get to the Tower and hopefully most people will want to go up the Tower to see the view. Definitely bring at least a quart of water. I will be carrying a few extra bottles of water

Time: 9 AM at trailhead parking lot 3283 Pinch Road, Mount Gretna
Lot is 2.6 miles after turning onto Pinch Road from Route 72 North
Hike Leader: Jack Goodwin (717)819-9270

June 4, Short Hike: 3 miles
A three-mile leisurely hike at the new Susquehanna River lands State Park using part of the Mason Dixon trail to the river and back. This will not be a sprint; it will be a slow pace. Meet at the Galleria. Wear hiking shoes, bring water and a snack if needed. Feel free to bring poles- your hike leader always does! I am dedicated this hike to National Cancer Survivors Day.

Time: 1 PM at the York Galleria Mall Boscov's East Parking lot
Hike Leader: Suzette DeStevens 495-5286

June 10, AT Work hike
Weed whack and lopper work to open up the AT on Peters Mountain. We will be running gas powered week whackers and using loppers to cut back the brush on the trail. Hearing protection, safety glasses and gloves are recommended. Also, bring plenty of water. 

Time: Meet at 8:30 at the North End meeting place Exit 24 route 83 Park and ride Lot N/E Corner. Or go directly to the AT and meet at the Clarks Ferry Bridge, east side of the Susquehanna at 9 am.
Leaders: Tom Morley, or Jim Hooper  

June 17, Short Hike: 4.5 miles
A 4.5 mile hike that loops around Lake Williams. The hike should take an hour and a half to an hour and 45 minutes. bring water and snacks. Your hike leader suggests some good fruit! 

Time: Meet at 9:30 AM at the Lake Williams parking lot on S George Street, opposite Lake Redmond Dam
Leader: Bruce Fields (717) 433-3333


June 18, AT work hike: ***
If the work is not complete on the 10th an additional work hike will be held. Weed whack and lopper work to open up the AT on Peters Mountain. We will be running gas powered week whackers and using loppers to cut back the brush on the trail. Hearing protection, safety glasses and gloves are recommended. Also, bring plenty of water. *** A surprise hike if no addition work on the AT is required. 

Time: Meet at 8:30 at the North End meeting place Exit 24 route 83 Park and ride Lot N/E Corner. Or go directly to the AT and meet at the Clarks Ferry Bridge, east side of the Susquehanna at 9 am.
Leaders: Tom Morley, or Jim Hooper  

June 24, Short Hike: 4.5 miles
Hike alongside Pinchot Lake out-and-back for about 4.5 miles. This will be a moderate pace, but always happy to stop for water and a snack. The trail is well marked and well-traveled this time of year. 

Time: 10 AM at Pinchot Park Conewago Day Use Area off Alpine Road
Hike Leader: Rosey Pinkerton (973)229-8720

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

The club is looking for: a NEW SECURTARY and Alan Noble would surely like someone to take over the responsibility of the PRESIDENT. PLEASE: step up and volunteer for these most important positions.

2023 Hike Leaders Wanted: Please contact Alan Noble (717-758-8470 or ) if you would like to start leading hikes for the club. We can partner new hike leaders with experienced hike leaders.

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 ( ).”