York Hiking Club
Newsletter
Hiking Dates
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Welcome
to the York Hiking Club Newsletter, a complete monthly listing of hikes,
work trips, special events and announcements.
All are welcome to come on out on a hike to see what the club is all about.
A welcome sheet is handed out at every hike. This sheet has all you need to join and get on the mailing list.
Need more information on a hike or activity?
Just contact the event leader- they will be happy to answer your questions.
Parking / Directions For the Club! Four Lots Click
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Parking
For the Club! Four
Lots Click Fee
for a hike is only if one Carpools.
Blue links below take you to a map
page!
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.
Sunday, June 8: Short hike 3-4 miles, Wilson Meadows Nature Preserve
Come out and explore this newer, cutest little Lancaster Nature Conservancy Preserve along the mighty Susquehanna River! We'll start at Wrightsville Park then walk along Mason-Dixon trail. There is a short section along road, small uphill climb, then enter this beautiful preserve hearing birds, seeing plants and flowers, great views of neighboring park Highpoint Vista. If lucky we may see an eagle flying by! There is a circular trail and small connecting trails to see then we'll stop for a picnic at top- picnic table there! This a hidden gem you'll be glad you took time to see! Bring lunch, water, snacks and any to share, wear good hiking shoes and hat for sun, poles if desired.
Hike leader: Janine Zell call home 717-684-7891 before 8pm please or cell call/text 717-406-6544
Meet: 10am at Wrightsville Playground Park off Front
St. It's lot near port-potty south of playground (NOT fishing/kayak lot closer to bridge) Any
questions or concerns, call Janine, Thank you!
Saturday, June 14: Medium hike 6-to-7-miles from John Rudy County Park to Loucks Road.
This is a shuttle hike and we would meet at John Rudy County Park and continue to car pool to Loucks Mill Road to hike the approximate 6-to-7-mile distance back to John Rudy County Park. Most of the hike is next to the Codorus Creek. An eagle’s nest, an old caboose, the York County Astronomical Society Observatory is on route and we can see where the rail trail begins. This is not a difficult hike and no poles are required. Bring water, a snack, and wear good shoes. We are open to finish the hike with a lunch at a restaurant, if fellow hikers are interested to do so.
Meeting Location: 400 Mundis Race Road, York, PA 17406 - John Rudy County Park
Hike Time: 10:30 a.m.
Hike Leader: Regina Haritos, 717-332-2221,
SATURDAY, JUNE 21, MEDIUM HIKE AT JPJ (6 MILES): We will meet at the JPJ cabin to hike the loop around Otter Creek. The hike combines section of the Mason-Dixon Trail and road walking. Bring water, snacks, and hiking boots or trail runners.
Meeting Location: JPJ Cabin
Meeting Time: 10 A.M.
Hike Leaders: Alan Noble, 717-758-8470 or
Sunday, June 22: Long hike to celebrate Summer Solstice. 12 mile loop hike beginning at Quarry Gap Rd in Caledonia State Park. Following the AT from Quarry Gap Shelter along the ridge line to PATC’s Milesburn Cabin. Connecting to Rocky Knob Trail then on to the Chambersburg Reservoir before returning to Quarry Gap Rd. Several ups and downs and one stream crossing. Bring boots, water, snacks and lunch.
Carpool from Woodberry Road parking at 8 AM or meet group at end of Quarry Gap Rd at 9 AM.
Leader: Gwen Loose 717-891-9967 leave message.
Saturday June 28: Turkey Hill Trail. Medium hike: 6 miles. Medium difficulty.
Many of you know this hike already. The first 3 ½ miles is a trail through forest, meadow and wetlands, paralleling the Susquehanna in Lancaster Co., Manor Township. The rest is along the Enola Low Grade Rail Trail. That is the default. Depending on the desires of the group, we can go back the way we came, making it a 7 miler. We can also elect to do a side trail or two. High points include an up close and personal visit to the Turkey Hill windmills, one of the best vistas I
have seen over the river and paw paws all over the place. It is rather vertical in places. Take your usual gear. Sunscreen is advised. There is no good place for a group to have lunch together, so -going out to a local place after is an option for anyone who wants to come.
Hike Leader: Jeff Lander, 717-818-9461,
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Meeting time/location:
1. Car pool from Boscov's East Parking
Red Robin lot, 8:15, or…
2. Meet at trailhead: River
Road, about 4 mi south of Columbia, 8:45 AM. Entrance is marked by big signs on the right.
Text leader if meeting us there. Meet by the sign in the parking lot that says, “Enola Low Grade.”
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
NEW MEMBERS: We welcome Rose Herbst, ,Matt Wilson , and Kevin Shenk ,kevinishenk@aol.com
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
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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.
Please volunteer to lead a hike or two for this year's schedule.
* "If there are no objections within 10 days" refers to things like almost getting a hike kicked out of a park.
A sheet is handed out to all New hikers at the parking lots before the hikes.
Our new place for meetings/events is inside the York Township Recreation Building,
directions as follows:
Parking lot maps
York County High School of Technology (Vo-Tec)
North End meeting place Exit 24 route 83 Park and ride Lot N/E Corner