Downtown meeting place for the start of hikes: Parking lot (rear) Capital Telecommunications Inc,
200 West Market Street
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Membership Chairman: Phyllis Morley, 2640 Wexford Lane, York, PA 17404,
764-6822
Februuary2009
Chairperson:
Joyce Hooper (717) 252-3784 or
FEBRUARY 1 - SHORT HIKE: A 3 to 4 mile circle hike at Susquehannock State Park in Lancaster County. We'll meet at York County School of Technology @ 1:00 PM (in the parking lot at the old entrance of the school- facing South Queen Street- Rte. 74). Wear hiking boots and bring water. Some steep inclines and a beautiful overlook of the Susquehanna River. Fee $2 Hike Leader: Sandy Grove (717) 244-9122
FEBRUARY 1 -LONG HIKE: About 10 miles along the Prettyboy Trail in northern Baltimore County. I've never led a hike like this before, no long climbs, no stream crossings, and no bushwhacking. Bring boots, water, and lunch. Meet at York County School of Technology, 8:30 AM. Carpool: $3.00. Leader: Tim Schmidt 717-235-5940.
FEBRUARY 8 - CHILI HIKE: Hike will be approximately 3-5 miles depending on weather conditions, and will begin at 10:00 a.m. from the JPJ cabin. Hike leader is Jim Hooper. Dinner at 1:30 PM. Call (717) 854-3437 or e-mail
Julie Falsetti, before 9:00 P.M. Thursday, February 5, to make meal reservations. Meal cost will depend on Julie’s cost and can be paid at the cabin.
FEBRUARY 13-16 AWAY WEEKEND: We will play in the snow in the Endless Mts. once again, which means hiking, sledding, skiing, snowball battles, snow angels, anything your heart desires with snow. Give Jim or Joyce Hooper a call at (717) 252-3784 for information and your reservation.
FEBRUARY 15 - MEDIUM HIKE: Approximately 7.5 miles in Michaux State Forest. We'll do a figure 8 loop on a bike path, then some old forest roads, and return on the Raccoon Run Trail. Meet at Adams Electric at 9:00 AM. Hike fee $5. Bring lunch, water, and suitable footwear. If the ground is not frozen, there will be some wet spots. Hike leader Pat Yale (717) 495-2839 or
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FEBRUARY 22 - SHORT HIKE: Enjoy a 4-mile winter stroll at Richard M. Nixon County Park by connecting various short trails. Terrain varies from flat to steep climbs. Bring water and a snack. Wear boots and clothing for trail and weather conditions. Meet at York County School of Technology at 1:30 P.M. Car fee donation $.50. Hike Leader: Alan Noble at (717) 938-8506 or email
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FEBRUARY 22 - LONG HIKE: French Creeks State Park. Joint hike with the Batona Club (Allen Britton was to lead this). Hike about 11 miles including a fire tower on a variety of the 35 miles of trails in the park. Optional supper stop. Meet at 8:30 AM at the Boscov's Parking Lot. $7.00 hike fee. Contact Jim Hooper 252-3784 or
if you have questions.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Membership:
The following persons have fulfilled all requirements for membership and will be invited to join the club if there are no objections within ten days: Darla Stover, Dallastown, PA 17313 and Kim
Pavlick, York, PA 17403. Welcome!
Thursday work trips; Come join the group that does trail work, usually on the MDT. Call Jim Hooper at (717) 252-3784 for time and place.
