JULY 2005  

Chairperson: Jim McCoy – 852-7570

JULY 1 thru 8  – Appalachian Trail Conference, Johnson City, Tennessee. Info at www.southernhighlands2005.org

JULY 3 – JPJ PICNIC – Come down to the cabin for an afternoon of food & fellowship beginning with a covered dish picnic at 1:00 p.m. Please coordinate with Audrey Ormanoski what food you wish to bring to share. Call Audrey at 854-8476 by Thursday, June 30. yorkhikingclub@email.com

 

JULY 10 – SHORT HIKE -  Approx. 5 miles in Susquehannock State Park. This is a beautiful hike, also mildly strenuous with several steady up-hill trails. Bring water, sturdy walking shoes or boots. Meet at the South meeting place, York Tech (formerly Vo-Tech) at 1:00 p.m. Hike fee $2.50, leader Sandy Grove, 244-9122.

 JULY 10 – LONG HIKE – Cancelled due to the number of long hikers either attending the A.T. Conference in Tennessee or otherwise unavailable.
 

 JULY 16 – SATURDAY – SHORT HIKE –No leader. For an impromptu hike meet at the downtown lot at 1:30 p.m. MAP!

 JULY 17 – A.T. WORK TRIP – Exact work will depend on what was accomplished in June. Possible tasks include finishing the blue trail relocation, repair of the shelter, & doing the other relocations that the park service authorized. Bring gloves, boots, lunch, & water. Tools provided. Meet at the North End meeting place next to Rutter's Store at 8:30 a.m. Contact Jim Hooper at 252-3784 or TrailWork@yorkhikingclub.com for more information.

 

 JULY 24 – SHORT HIKE – No leader. For an impromptu hike meet at the downtown lot at 1:30 p.m. MAP!

 JULY 24 – LONG HIKE – Approx. 10.5 miles in gameland #106 & Weiser State Forest near Hawk Mountain. This hike features lots of beautiful rhododendron (hopefully still in bloom), streams, nice views, a fire tower, & a short stretch on the A.T. Several long gradual climbs of 400-500 ft. (not steep). Restaurant stop optional. Bring good boots, lunch, & plenty of water. We will leave the North End meeting place next to Rutter's Store at 8.00 a.m. Hike fee $6.00. Leader Jim McCoy, 852-7570. 

 

 JULY 25 – BOARD MEETING – At Jim Hooper’s, 7:00 p.m.

 JULY 31 – MEDIUM HIKE – Enjoy the woods & habitat on a 7 mile loop in Boyd Big Tree Conservation Area north of Harrisburg on Rt. 443. A moderate hike with only one long ascent. Mainly on old logging trails. Bring good footwear, water, & a snack. Meet at the North End meeting place next to Rutter's Store at 1:00 p.m. Hike fee $3.00. Leader Alan Bryant, 266-1557.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Gwen Loose needs hike leaders for  August: 7th: short; 21st: short; 21st: long; 28th:  contact Gwen at 891-9967 to help. ///// Sept. 10 & 11 we will be hiking the last 2 sections of the A.T. in Pa. near the Delaware Water Gap. We will be staying in a motel. We need to get a head count. Contact Jim McCoy at 852-7570 or HikingDatesAndActivities@yorkhikingclub.com