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.
Blue links below take you to a map
page!
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, August 31 – 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.
JPJ Cabin Address: Furnace Rd., Airville, PA Cabin Fee: $1.00 members; $2
non-members.
Hike Time: 10:00 AM. Lunch 1:30 PM. Organizer: Sarah Tateosian, 717-741-2652
Sunday,
September 7- Short Hike: Trail 5 Lake Redman (5 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 few short,
mild climbs along the way. Come out and join us for a stroll through a very
pretty area of York County. If the construction on the Log Road Bridge is
finished, we'll be able to complete the loop; if it's not, we'll turn back at
the road or the construction site, depending on how long it takes to get there.
If it is raining, please call ahead to confirm we are still on.
Meeting Time & Location: 9:00 AM at
Lake Redman Parking, Sparton Road off
Hess Farm Road
Hike Leaders: Kim Pavlick & Rafael Ruiz, 717-650-0253 or
Sunday,
September 14 – Medium Hike (5-6 miles) Ferncliff Wildlife
This hike is exploring Ferncliff Wildlife and Wildflower Preserve plus Trout Run
Nature Preserve in beautiful southern Lancaster County! These are 2 short hikes
approximately 2 then 3+ miles in nearby Preserves seeing flowers, streams, small
waterfalls, birds and any wildlife. At Ferncliff there is an out to railroad
tracks and back trail along an easy, though at places small rocky areas with a
mild incline. Trout Run is a loop trail with short out and back to Enola Low
grade rail trail, as it winds along Trout Run stream. Wear good hiking shoes,
bring lots of water, snacks and lunch if desired.
Hike Leader: Janine Zell, any questions call 717-684-7891 or new cell
717-406-6544 call/text
Meeting Time & Location: 12 noon at National Watch and Clock Museum in the
lot by clock tower, 514 Poplar St., Columbia, PA 17512, or at trailhead at 1 PM;
Ferncliff Wildlife and Wildflower Preserve, Wildlife Preserve Rd., Drumore PA 17518
If interested both maps are available online at the Lancaster Conservancy
website
Sunday,
September 21 – 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 Time & Location: 10 AM
North End meeting place Exit 24 route 83 Park and
ride Lot N/E Corner at Emigsville. 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 28 –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 m.p.h. Some hills naturally,
but nothing you young whippersnappers can’t handle. Appropriate footgear is
advisable as well as water.
Meeting Time & Location: 1:30 PM in
lower parking lot at Nixon Park
Hike leaders: Lore and Allen Britton, 717-825-5522 or
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
NEW MEMBERS: we welcome to the club Leigh Ann Giniewski
2025 Hike Leaders Wanted: We would love to add some new members to our list of hike leaders for 2025. 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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we also need volunteers to work on our section of the Appalachian Trail email Tom Morley
Thursday Weekly Trail Maintenance: Contact David Strine for information for the current week 717-858-2089 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