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. Please volunteer to lead a hike or two
for this year.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 - LABOR DAY PICNIC AT THE JPJ CABIN! Please call Sarah to help make the food selection a variety and not just all desserts. Sarah will lead a short hike. Those who want to do a longer hike, go for it! By the way, some of us just like to do porch sitting before and after lunch. Cabin Address: JPJ Cabin, 1145 Furnace Rd., Airville, PA Cabin Fee: $1.00 members; $2 non-members. Hike Time: 10:00 AM Lunch 1:30PM Organizer: Sarah Tateosian, 717-741-2651
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 – SHORT HIKE (3 MILES): From the Sparton Road parking lot, we will walk on the road for a short distance to connect with trail #5 and enjoy a walk around part of Lake Redman, passing through the bird sanctuary toward the end of the hike. This hike has a few short, mild climbs along the way. Come out and join us for a stroll through a very pretty area of York County. If it is raining, please call ahead to confirm we are still on.
Meeting Location: Lake Redman
Parking, Sparton Road off Hess Farm Road
Departure Time: 11:00 AM Hike Leader: Kim Pavlick & Rafael Ruiz, 717-650-0253 Carpool Fee: $0
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 – LONG HIKE This hike is exploring the next part of section 4 of Appalachian Trail. Will start at Eckville parking lot to Rt 309. Along this hike we will see Eckville shelter, Dan' s Pulpit and spring, Balanced Rocks, Tri-County Corner, Allentown shelter where we can stop for lunch, pass blue and yellow springs, then to car. Those interested could hike a couple more miles to see ' Knife Edge' or we can explore Hawk Mt near Eckville. Bring lunch, snacks, plenty of water. Wear sturdy hiking shoes can bring bug spray or whatever makes you comfortable. Please let the hiker leader know in advance if attending, to arrange a shuttle.
Meeting Location: Emigsville park/ride North
End meeting place Exit 24 route 83 Park and ride Lot N/E Corner Time: 7am (shuttle).
Depart Time: 7:00AM Hike Leaders: Janine Zell 717-684-7891, or
Carpool Fee: $0
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 – MODERATE TO LONG HIKE 8.3-mile loop hike in Michaux State Forest starting at Pine Grove Furnace, going south to Tom’s Run Shelter, then returning on the Sunset Rocks Trail. About half the hike will be on the Appalachian Trail and will include a mountaintop view, a section of two-handed rock scrambling, some short climbs and sections along mountain streams. Meet me at Woodbury Rd at 8:30 AM or at Pine Grove Furnace parking lot near the furnace stacks at 9:30. The hike fee is $5. Bring lunch, suitable footwear and drinking water.
Meeting Location: Woodberry
Road parking or Pine Grove Furnace Parking Lot
Depart Time: 8:30 AM Hike Leaders: Bernie Frick 717-843-6675, or
Carpool Fee: $5
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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.
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 (
).”
Blue links below take you to a map
page!
Inclement Weather: Please contact the hike leader or check our Facebook page for cancellation information.
Call: Sara Tateosian at 717-741-2652 or
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