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October 2024

Chairperson: Janine Zell 717-684-7891,

 

 

(In the event of inclement weather, please conact the hike leader in advance of the meet time 
for information on any change in the activity or check our Facebook page for cancellation information.)

(Please make telephone calls before 9PM.)


 


Blue links below take you to a map page!  

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.


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

 

 

Sunday, October 6th Long Hike 9.8 Miles. Cancelled
We will be hiking the Billy Yank Trail at Historic Gettysburg National Military Park. The trail is mostly paved, so a good pair of hiking shoes should be adequate. There are scenic views at Little Round Top and wooded paths along the way. The trail mostly focuses on historical Landmarks. There are some slight inclines but the Trail is mostly considered easy. Bring a Lunch, snacks and drinks. 
For those of you on the west of York, we will be meeting at the Gettysburg Outlet Mall near the intersection of Rte. 15 and Rte. 97s. Physical address is 1863 Gettysburg Village Dr. Gettysburg PA at 8:30 a.m., it's a short drive to the trail head from there. If anyone is interested afterwards, we can stop at Sweeney's Tavern on Baltimore St. There are props and scripts from the movie "Gettysburg" lining the interior walls. This is approximately a 4-hour hike.

Hike Leader: Andrew Bankowski 410-493-3150 or
Optional meeting place: 8 a.m. Woodberry Road parking off Rt. 616. Call Andy to let us know you’re coming. Those hikers meeting there will need to carpool to Gettysburg, and then meet Andy.

Saturday, October 12 Long hike on Darlington Trail -10 miles This is an out and back hike on Darlington Trail east- approx. 7 miles. We can attempt the loop on old logging roads and forest in Bryson Hollow, though if too overgrown just stay on the trail which is well marked w/ orange blazes. This loop is moderately difficult which has some rocky sections. There may be a stream crossing at Bryson Hollow Run, depending in water level. No rain lately so should be fine to cross on rocks like last Darlington Trail west loop. We’ll park on Tower Rd. to hike east section, then park on Miller Gap Rd. lot to hike first section of Darlington Trail (3miles total) which connects to Appalachian Trail. There we can eat lunch at Darlington shelter then return. This is one of the oldest hiking trails in PA, established by Alpine Club of PA in early 1900’s. Hopefully we can see some leaves changing on this autumn hike in the Blue Mountains. Wear sturdy hiking shoes, bring lots of water, snacks and lunch, poles of desired. Come out and enjoy a walk in the fall woods!


Hike leader: Janine Zell 717-684-7891 (home) or (cell) 717-406-6544 call/text. If possible, call by Friday (Oct. 11) 8 p.m. if coming so I can arrange a carpool
Meeting Time: 8 a.m. at North End meeting place Exit 24 route 83 Park and ride Lot N/E Corner Emigsville Park-n-Ride 

 

Sunday, October 20 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 mph. Some hills naturally, but nothing you young whippersnappers can’t handle. Appropriate footgear is advisable as well as water.
Meeting time: 1:30 p.m. in lower parking lot
Hike leaders: Lore and Allen Britton, 717-825-5522 or

Sunday, Oct 27 medium hike 6.1 miles Mason-Dixon Trail: Otter Creek loop

 

Meet: 8:15 a.m. at York County High School of Technology (Vo-Tec) to carpool. You can meet us at trailhead at 9 a.m. which is just south of Kline Rd. Off to right there is a sign and a small parking lot. Call hike leader if meeting there. We will have lunch at Urey Overlook. 
Hike leader: Jeff Lander 717-818-9461

 

 

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

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:

  From I-83 exit 16, take Queen St (PA-74) south for about 1 mile.  At Campbell Music, turn left onto Oak St.  Drive about a tenth of a mile and stop at the stop sign; do not turn right.  Drive straight ahead past the township building to the small building in the middle of the field.

 

 

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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

Woodberry Road parking

Boscov's East Parking