Downtown meeting place for the start of hikes: Parking lot (rear) Capital Telecommunications Inc,
200 West Market Street
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Please send all newsletter (six months, nonrenewable) requests with a check for $3.00 made payable to:
Membership Chairman: Phyllis Morley, 2640 Wexford Lane, York, PA 17404,
764-6822
Dec
2009
Chairperson:
Kim Herbst (717) 887-4462 or
December 6 - Short Hike: 5-6 mile circle hike in the Accomac area along the Susquehanna River. Hike will consist of paved and dirt roads with one long hill. Bring good boots, water and snack. Meet at the Galleria Mall, east side of Boscov’s (across from Texas Roadhouse) at 1:30. Car pool fee $1.00. Hike leader: Joan Fritzpatrick - (717) 434-5586
December 13 - Short Hike: Gifford Pinchot State Park 4.5 mile loop hike on the Conewago Day Use side. Mild to Moderate trail conditions with some over growth in a few places. Certain areas of the trail can be muddy depending on rain fall for the week. Bring hiking boots, water, and snacks. Meet at 1:30 P.M. at the West Parking lot (Adams Electric). Car pool fee: $1.50. Hike Leader: Alan Noble (717) 938-8506 or
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Medium Hike: 8 mile hike on the Mason-Dixon Trail System starting at Broad Creek Park in MD and ending at Shures Landing near Fisherman's Park, just below the Conowingo Dam. This hike follows the Susquehanna River south on a variety of woods trails, old roads and finishes on a section of hard road after crossing Rt 1 and ending at the public park owned by the power company. We will spend a little time after the hike at the park, which affords excellent views of the dam and the bird life that feeds on the fish in the river below the dam. Migrating and wintering bald eagles favor the area, as well as osprey, comorants, great blue herons and a variety of ducks and gulls. For those inclined, bring binoculars, cameras and bird books. We will big a scope for close-up viewing. Meet at the York County School of Technology off Rt 74 at 8:30 AM. Car pool fee is $5. Bring lunch, suitable foot wear and drinking water. Hike leaders Alice and Bernie Frick can be reached at 717-843-6675 or
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December 20 - Medium Hike: Nine miles in Michaux State Forest on hiking and multi-use trails. Meet at Adams Electric at 8 AM. Car pool fee $5.00. Bring boots, water and lunch. All are invited to Creekside Cottage afterwards for cider, hot chocolate and Christmas goodies. Hike leader: Pat Yale (717) 495-2839 or
December 27 - Short Hike: Approximately 5 miles around Rocky Ridge Park. Meet at the first parking on the left at Rocky Ridge at 1:30. Bring water and snack, if you wish. Wear good walking shoes or hiking boots. Hike leaders: Jerry and Chris Broome (717) 757-6357.
Medium Hike: Moderately strenuous 8 mile loop hike on Cove Mountain with great views of the Susquehanna River from Hawk Rock overlook and mountain ridge. Bring hiking boots, lunch & water. Meet at the north end meeting place next to Rutters @ 8:30. Car pool fee $5.00. Restaurant stop will be optional after the hike. Hike leader: Kim Herbst (717) 887-4462 or
ANNOUNCMENTS:
We welcome into membership: Charles M. Gladfelter, Jr., Manchester PA 17345
717-266-1879. Email:
Hike leaders - Please help us with our records by sending (1) the hike log to Jim Trautman AND (2) the list of all those attending your hike to Phyllis Morley in a timely fashion. Their contacts appear at top of newsletter. THANKS!
Activity leaders needed for next year: Visit the 2010 calendar posted on the porch of JPJ cabin during the turkey hike/dinner and sign-up to be an active member of York Hiking Club - lead a hike, help clear a trail, offer a slide show, organize a meal, or mix it up by leading a bicycle ride, some geology treks, moonlight walks.....and thanks!
Thursday Work Trips: Every Thursday a group meets to do trail work. Contact Jim Hooper at (717) 252-3784 or
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A.T. Museum is coming to Pine Grove Furnace State Park: The first and only museum about and for the
A.T. will open June 5, 2010 (National Trails Day) in the Old Mill, featuring an exhibit on our past member and president Earl Shaffer. All maintaining clubs and hikers are invited to be a part of this historic event! Hikes and other special events are now being planned. To learn more about the museum project, to volunteer, or to make a donation contact Gwen Loose at (717) 891-9967 or visit the museum website at
www.atmuseum.org.
