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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 2012 year.

January 1: Happy New Year! 

January 8: PORK & SAUERKRAUT HIKE - Join us for the traditional Pork & Sauerkraut event at JPJ. John Seville will lead us on an approximate 5 mile circle hike from the cabin at 10:30 a.m. As usual, there is rugged terrain in this area, but the hike will be at a comfortable pace. Good boots & water and a positive outlook for the New Year are all that are required! Once again Diane McCoy will be preparing the meal. The meal will be served at 1:30 p.m to hikers & non-hikers alike. Reservations are required & must be made by 9:00 p.m. January 5, & once made, must be paid. Cost for the meal will tentatively be $4.00 and $1.00 cabin fee for members & $ 2.00 for non-members. Call Diane at (717) 852-7570 to reserve.

January 9: Monday – Full Moon

January 13: Covered dish and program - York Township Recreation Building at 6:30 PM. Please bring a dish to share. Having your own place setting is appreciated, but paper goods will be available. A slide program on a Colorado Raft Trip through the Grand Canyon will be presented with photos by the Tateosians, Hoopers and Fricks.

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.

January 15: Short - Lancaster Central Park, 4-5 mile loop. Hike partially follows the Conestoga River and includes some hills, a covered bridge, and crosses an 18th century farm. Bring water, snacks, and hiking boots. Meet at Boscov's East Parking, Galleria Mall, near Texas Roadhouse at 12:30 P.M. Carpool fee is $2.00. Leader: Jean Mundis (717) 792-0885 or (717) 521-9531.

January 15: Long - 10-11 miles in French Creek State Park, hiking on park trails & also the Horseshoe Trail, featuring Hopewell Lake, Hopewell Fire Tower, & Hopewell Furnace with moderate climbing. There are options to shorten the hike for those who wish to do so. Bring good boots, lunch, & plenty of water. We will leave the east side meeting place (Boscov's East Parking, across from Texas Roadhouse) at 8.00 a.m. Carpool fee $5.00. Leader Jim McCoy,(717) 852-7570 or .

January 20: Trails Committee Meeting: Meet at the Hooper farm at 7:15 pm to plan this year’s work hikes and to consider other trail issues. Everyone is invited. Contact Jim Hooper (717) 252-3784 or for directions.

January 22: Medium to Long Hike - Take a brisk hike at Hashawa County Park thru woods, fields, pine groves and along streams. Approximately 7 miles with options for more. Some steep but short hills and trails may be muddy. We will visit the resident bald eagle and other rehabilitated raptors. Bring boots, water, and lunch. Meet Adams Electric at 8:30 AM. Car pool fee $4.00. Leaders: Gwen Loose or (717) 891-9967 and Kim Jones or (717) 637-7103.

January 24: Board of Directors meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the home of Tom Morley, 2640 Wexford Lane, York. Phone (717) 764-6822.

January 29: Short - Approximately 5 miles around Rocky Ridge Park. Meet at the first parking lot on the left at Rocky Ridge at 1:30. Bring water and snack, if you wish. Wear good walking shoes or hiking boots. Leaders: Jerry and Chris Broome (717) 757-6357

January 29: Long - Approximately 11 miles on the Raccoon Trail and the AT in the Michaux Forrest. Moderate to strenuous climbs due to rocks. Good vistas if the weather is cooperative, some small stream crossings. Come with us and get rid of that January cabin fever. Bring sturdy footwear, lunch and water. Car pool fee $5.00. Meet at Adams Electric at 8:00 a.m. Hike leaders Tom and Phyllis Morley (717) 764-6822 or .


Announcements:

FEBRUARY HIKE LEADERS ARE NEEDED FOR THE FOLLOWING DATES: 2/5 Short/Medium, 2/19 Short/Medium and 2/26 Medium. Please support Regina and sign up for a hike! You may contact Regina at or (717) 428-3545. Thanks!