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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
Print version! also the PDF version! |
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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 1 - LABOR DAY PICNIC AT THE JPJ CABIN!
Please call Sarah to help make the food selections, 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. Departure Time: 11:00 a.m. Hike Leader: Kim Pavlick and Rafael Ruiz, 717-650-0253 Carpool Fee: $0 8:15 a.m. at National Watch and Clock Museum lot by clock Climbers
Run, 226 Frogtown Rd, Pequea, PA 17565 at 9 a.m.
Blue links below take you to a map
page!
Inclement Weather: Please contact the hike leader or check our Facebook page for cancellation information.
Cabin Address: JPJ Cabin, 1145 Furnace Rd., Airville, PA Cabin Fee: $1.00 members; $2 non-members.
Hike Time: 10:00 a.m. Lunch 1:30 p.m. Organizer: Sarah Tateosian, 717-741-2651
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 – 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
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, MEDIUM HIKE (5-6 MILES): This hike is at one of the beautiful southern
Lancaster Conservancy Nature Preserves. We will hike the perimeter of the park, also explore Climbers Run and
streams with numerous small waterfalls. These trails are easy, mostly flat with two small hills. The foot path along the stream is rocky. There is a surprise at the top of the first hill that was left by a past homeowner. There is a stream crossing so bring waterproof shoes if desired. Bring plenty of water, lunch, snacks and comfortable hiking shoes. We will relax at the Nature Center picnic tables at end of hike. Come out to enjoy and appreciate this gorgeous hidden gem which will be worth the trip to Lancaster County in September! Trout Run Nature Preserve is down the road if anyone wishes to explore another mile trail before heading home to York.
Hike leader: Janine Zell 717-684-7891 or new cell 717-406-6544 call/text
May call if hiking to arrange carpool
Meet: 8 a.m. at Red Robin at Galleria Mall Boscov's East Parking
or
tower, 514 Poplar St., Columbia PA 17512 or
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, SHORT HIKE (4 MILES): This is a hike on the Conewago Day Use Area at Gifford Pinchot State Park. We will see the old abandoned toboggan run and Boulder Point. The trail is rocky
with several hills, and depending on the recent weather, it may be muddy. Dress for the weather. Bring hiking boots or trail shoes, water, and snacks.
Meeting Location: North
End meeting place Exit 24 route 83 Park and ride Lot N/E Corner Time: 10 a.m. Contact Hike Leader if planning to
meet at the Conewago Day Use Area Parking Lot. We will drive to Parking Lot
Hike Leader: Alan Noble, 717-758-8470
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 – SHORT HIKE (5 MILES): This will be a loop hike around Lake Williams. The lake was drained in 2022 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 uphill’s for a total 600 ft. elevation. Please wear sturdy hiking shoes, bring water, snacks and a hiking pole if needed.
Hike Leader: Vanessa Xiao 703-408-1089,
Meeting Location: Lake Williams Hiking Loop (2889 South George Street). Departure Time: 10:00 a.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