President: Tim Schmidt

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Treasurer: Bernie Frick 
168 Springdale Rd. 
York, Pa 17403 

Web: www.yorkhikingclub.com

      Secretary: Nancy Hooper 
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      Log Editor: Jim Trautman

      39 N State Street

      York, PA 17403
      Email: b5rangerjet@comcast.net

 

A Pennsylvania Non-profit Corporation

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 pamorley@comcast.net

April 2007
Chairperson:  Joan Fitzpatrick (717) 840-1101

 



 APRIL 1- A.T. Work Trip – Exact task will depend on weather, what we get accomplished in the March work trip and how many show up.  Boundary painting, repair of the picnic table at the shelter, building the final part of the blue trail, general cleanup of the trail and chain sawing are  possibilities.  Work available for all levels of ability.  Meet at the North (Rutter's) meeting place at 8:30  A.M.  Bring work gloves, boots and lunch.  No hike fee.  If you have any questions contact Jim Hooper at 252-3784 or  j.e.hooper@ieee.org.  

APRIL  7 – Saturday- Short/Medium – 6 mile hike on winding country road between Krall Town and Detters Mill. Meet at Adam Electric Co. at 9:00.  Bring water and a snack. Car Pool fee $1.50. Hike leader: Frank Phipps (717) 818-8035.

APRIL 8-Easter-No Hike

APRIL 15-Flower Weekend- Covered Dish-  bring your favorite dish, place setting and drink.  John Seville will start the hike at 10 and lunch will be about 1:30.

APRIL 21-Saturday-Short/Medium- 4-5 miles of hiking on dirt roads through the farmlands of Brogueville.  Some hills.  Meet at York Vo-Tech at 1:30 p.m.  Car pool fee .75 cents. Hike Leaders Keith & Ellen Wolf.  Phone 717-767-6699.

 APRIL 22 - Short Hike –Easy 3 to 4 mile hike on country roads in Longstown Area.  One long downhill and a few rolling hills.  Treats and drink at my home afterwards.  Meet at  Boscov’s parking lot at 1 PM or my home at 1:45 PM.  Hike fee .50.  Hike Leader Joan Overall.  Phone 755-5240.

APRIL 22-Long Hike -   A  9.1 mile section of the Mason Dixon starting at Wago & Gut Rd . and ending at Wild Cat Falls.  Mostly dirt and some hard road.  Some of it follows the Susquehanna River.  We will  meet at Boscov’s parking lot (close to the Texas Roadhouse) at 8:30 A.M.  The hike fee is $2.50.  Wear suitable shoes or boots and bring lunch and water.  Hike leader:  Joan Fitzpatrick – 717-840-1101 or Skips2@verizon.net

APRIL 23-_Board Meeting 7:00 pm @ Gwen Loose’s house

APRIL 29-Medium Hike – A  joint YHC and Batona Hike: A hike in Chester County.  We walk along a country lane by a quiet brook to a covered bridge and seven(7) glorious, ARDUOUS miles of hills.  Meet at the Vo-tech parking lot at 10:30 AM.  Cost: $1.00 to the Brandywine Conservancy and $5.00 contribution to the driver.  Leaders:  Allen & Lore Britton  717-741-0624 or albrittone9@verizon.net

SPECIAL  ANNOUNCEMENTS: 

MAY 4 –6 Away Weekend-Hike on the Susquehannock Trail on Saturday and Sunday.  Stay in the Frosty Hollow Bed and Breakfast.  One room left.  Contact Jim and Joyce Hooper-252-3784.  




York Hiking Club
2684 Forest Road
York, PA 17402