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Welcome to the York Hiking Club Newsletter, a complete monthly listing of hikes, work trips, special events and announcements.  

 

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September 2024

Chairperson: Rafael Ruiz, 717-650-0253,

 

 

(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, 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.

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 

Departure Time: 11:00 a.m. Hike Leader: Kim Pavlick and Rafael Ruiz, 717-650-0253 Carpool Fee: $0 

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 

8:15 a.m. at National Watch and Clock Museum lot by clock
tower, 514 Poplar St., Columbia PA 17512 or 

Climbers Run, 226 Frogtown Rd, Pequea, PA 17565 at 9 a.m.

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

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