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.
Blue links below take you to a map
page!
Inclement Weather: Please contact the hike leader or check our Facebook page for cancellation information.
Saturday, August 3, Medium Hike, 6 miles
We will meet at Brillhart Station and take a 6-mile hike towards Glatfelter Station. This is not a difficult
hike. Bring plenty of water and good shoes. After the hike we can drive to Perry Dell Farm for some
ice
cream and fellowship.
Meeting Location: Brillhart Station, 2400 Brillhart Station Road, York, PA 17403
Meeting Time: 5:30 p.m.
Hike Leaders: Regina and George Haritos, (717) 417-6191 (home) or (717) 332-2221
(cell)
Sunday August 10: NO HIKE LEADER
Saturday, August 17, Governor Dick Tower Hike, 5 miles
This is a favorite hike of mine with varied terrain and fun to climb to the lookout Tower to enjoy the
views. We will stop for a break/snack at the Tower.
Meeting Location: Pinch Road Memorial Rock Parking
lot, .5 mile past entrance to visitor center on Pinch
Road. Directions to Clarence Schock Memorial Park - From York route 30 east to 72 north Manheim
Pike, then left on Pinch Rd. then approximately 1.6 miles to Memorial Rock Parking lot.
Meeting Time: 9:30 a.m.
Hike Leader: Jack Goodwin, (717) 819-9270,
Sunday, August 18, Medium hike on Darlington Trail west, 7 miles
On this loop hike, we'll explore Darlington Trail between Lambs Gap and Millers Gap on Blue Mountain
West of Harrisburg. This is an older hiking trail in this part of state, established by Alpine Club of PA in
Early 1900's. Trail traverses ridge through pretty forest of Birch, Hickory, Pine and hardwood trees plus
Wildflowers are abundant here during spring. This area is prime habitat for White-tailed deer. There may
Be a swampy area at Trout Run so you can bring extra shoes to change on return to car. This is moderate
Hike which takes approximately 4 hours. Wear sturdy hiking shoes, bring plenty of water, snacks and
Lunch.
Meeting Location:
North
End meeting place Exit 24 route 83 Park and ride Lot N/E Corner
Meeting Time: 7:00 a.m.
Hike Leader: Janine Zell, (717) 684-7891(home) or (717) 992-2476 (cell) Please call before 8 p.m.
Sunday, August 25, Medium Shuttle Hike, 7 miles
We will start at Apollo County Park and will end with a deep descent to Fishing Creek. This a difficult
hike with many ups and downs with several rocky sections. Highlights of the hike will include great
Views of the Susquehanna River, Cuffs Run and a possible eagle sighting. Wear hiking boots or trail
running shoes. Bring a lunch or snacks and plenty of water.
Meeting Location: Wrightsville exit at the park-n-ride by Dollar General
Meeting Time: 8:00 a.m.
Car Pool Fee: $3.00
Hike Leader: Kim Herbst, (717) 887-4462 or
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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