York Hiking Club
Newsletter
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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. Please volunteer to lead a hike or two
for this year.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3 – SHORT HIKE (5 MILES): This will be a loop hike around Lake Williams. The lake was drained in 2022 Hike Leader: Vanessa Xiao 703-40 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10 – LONG HIKE (12 MILES): Long, loop hike. Caledonia State Park. Approximately 12 miles beginning Hike leader: Gwen Loose at (717) 891-9967. No calls or texts after 9 p.m. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17 - 10:00AM - MEDIUM HIKE (6 MILES): Codorus State Park Ranger trails. Varied terrain, beautiful pine Hike Leader: Robin Ujcic-Snyder 717 873 4247 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24 - MEMBERS ONLY ANNUAL TURKEY DINNER AND HIKE: Annual dues must be paid before the Event Location: JPJ Cabin, 1145 Furnace Rd., Airville, PA
Blue links below take you to a map
page!
Inclement Weather: Please contact the hike leader or check our Facebook page for cancellation
information.
for dam demolition, and upon the construction completed this spring, trails on the impacted sections are reconnected. It will take about
2 hours, with a couple of uphills for a total of 600 ft. elevation. Please wear sturdy hiking shoes, bring water, snacks and a hiking pole if
needed.
Meeting Location: Lake Williams Hiking Loop (2889 South George Street)
Departure Time: 1:00 p.m.
at the end of Quarry Gap Rd. Hike follows the Appalachian Trail past Quarry Gap shelter and PATC’s Milesburn Cabin, connecting to
Rocky Knob Trail, then around the Chambersburg Reservoir on the Beaver Trail. Two good climbs, several rocky sections, one stream
crossing, and lots of rhododendrons. Bring lunch, snacks and water, good hiking shoes, and dress in layers.
Meeting Location: Woodberry
Road parking 8 a.m. or end of Quarry Gap Rd. at 9 a.m.
forest area, many views of the lake, mostly deciduous hardwood forested trail with a few gentle to moderate hills. As usual, wear sturdy
shoes, bring water, snacks, etc. If there is interest, we could stop afterward at Sign of the Horse for after-hike food and drinks.
Meeting Location: Band Shell
area, off Sinsheim road. Entrance sign says Main Launch. Also says Band Shell, Horse Trail parking, and
Pavilion 3 on the same sign. Go all the way to the stop sign at the end and meet at the parking lot there.
Do NOT use GPS to find - it will send you to the park office. Please call or text if you need directions.
Departure Time: 10 a.m.
Note: Hunting on Sunday is open that day - deer/ archery. While I believe this is a lesser used area for hunters, wearing orange is
recommended (not required)
dinner. Bernie Frick will take you on a morning hike up and down the hills to help you work up an appetite. Meal served at 1:30 p.m., hot
cider and cookies at 1:00. You must sign up in advance for the meal. We will need turkeys, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, stuffing,
cranberries, 2 to 3 kinds of vegetables, rolls, butter, desserts, cider, and cookies. Please call with your reservations and let me know what
you would like to bring. We always need folks to set up and clean up.
Call or text Phyllis Morley (717 332 2609) to sign up for dinner and food contribution by November 22.
Hike Departure Time: 10 a.m.
Cookies and Hot Cider: 1:00 p.m.
Meal Served: 1:30 p.m.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
New members: We welcome new members, Jeff & Becky Kelly Windsor, PA 17366
703-408-1089
2024 Hike Leaders Wanted: We would love to add some new members to our list of hike leaders for 2024. 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 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.
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