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Parking For the Club!  Four Lots Click

Fee for a hike is only if one Carpools.

 

Please volunteer to lead a hike or two for this 2018 year.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3 - LONG HIKE (10 MILES): We’ll wander in Michaux State Forest near Caledonia State Park enjoying the fall colors around the Chambersburg Reservoir, following Rocky Knob Trail, the Appalachian Trail and perhaps a few new ones. Trip back to York will include a stop at the Thirsty Farmer in Biglerville to enjoy their home brews and locally sourced menu. Visit their website and plan to join us.

Meeting Location: Woodberry Road parking at RT 616, just off RT 30 Departure Time: 8:00 AM
Hike Leader: Gwen Loose (717) 891-9967 Please no calls after 9 PM. Carpool Fee: $4.00

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4 (TIME CHANGE DAY) - SHORT HIKE (4.523 MILES): We will be exploring the area of Penn State and York College campuses. It will be a leisurely hike with some hill climbs, interesting back alleys and great city views.

Meeting Location: York County High School of Technology (Vo-Tec) Departure Time: 1:00 PM
Hike Leaders: Sarah and Lou Tateosian, 717-741-2652 Carpool Fee: None 

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 – MEDIUM HIKE (8 MILES): We will be hiking a section of the AT, over Cove Mountain and down towards Duncannon. A few climbs up and down Cove Mountain and a view at Hawk Rock.

Meeting Location: North End meeting place Exit 24 route 83 Park and ride Lot N/E Corner Departure Time: 8:00 AM
Hike Leader: Todd Trimmer, 717-817-2394 or Carpool Fee: $4.00

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 17 - AT TRAIL MAINTENANCE: We will be doing trail maintenance or boundary work on the AT. Meet at the North End meeting place Exit 24 route 83 Park and ride Lot N/E Corner at 8:30 AM. Sturdy shoes, lunch, water, gloves. Call Tom Morley to let him know if you plan on coming so we have the right equipment. 717 825 6712 or .

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18 - MEMBERS ONLY ANNUAL TURKEY DINNER AND HIKE: Annual dues must be paid before the dinner. Tim Schmidt will take you on a morning hike up and down the hills to help you work up an appetite. Meal served at 1:30 PM, hot cider and cookies at 1:00 PM. You must sign up in advance for the meal. We will need THREE turkeys, three pots of mashed potatoes (approx.. 5 pounds each), three pots of sweet potatoes (approx. 3 pounds each), stuffing, cranberries, 2 to 3 kinds of vegetables, rolls, butter, desserts, cider and cookies. Please call with your reservations and find out what you can bring. We always need folks to set up and clean up. 

Event Location: JPJ Cabin, 1145 Furnace Rd., Airville, PA
Hike Departure Time: 10:00 AM SHARP Cookies and Hot Cider: 1:00 PM Meal Served: 1:30 PM
RSVP with food contribution by November 14: Tom & Phyllis Morley (717-764-6822) or

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25 - LONG HIKE (10 MILES): We will hike the AT starting at Pine Grove Furnace and end at Sheet Iron Roof Road. There is a good climb to start us off and then some ups and downs along the way. Wear good hiking shoes/boots. Bring lunch, snacks and water. 

Meeting Location: Woodberry Road parking at RT 616, off of RT 30 Departure Time: 8:00 AM
Hike Leader: Tom Morley, 717 825 6712 or Carpool Fee: $5.00

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ATC Representative Needed: Involves two meetings a year. One meeting is usually in October and is one day long. The other one is usually in April and involves a Saturday and a Sunday at a retreat. You get to meet other folks from the AT clubs and you learn about the AT and its administration. If desired contact Tom Morley at 717 825 6712.

2018 Hike Leaders Wanted: We would love to add some new members to our list of hike leaders for 2018. Please contact David Lukes at if you would like to start leading hikes for the club. Training will be provided. 

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 Bernie Frick ( ). 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 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 Jim Hooper for information for the current week 717-252-3784 or  

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.