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
April 2010
Chairperson:
Sherry Snyder (717) 259-9643 or
(In the event of inclement weather, please contact the hike leader in advance of the meet time
for information on any change in the activity.)
APRIL 4 HAPPY EASTER:
No Hike
APRIL 10 Saturday: River to Hilltop joint Hike with York County Parks. Take a 4-mile moderate hike on the Mason Dixon Trail from Wrightsville at river level to a stunning panoramic view of the Susquehanna River at High Point. Meet at the Boscov's parking lot at 8:30 am or Wrightsville Boat Launch at 9 am. Call Jim Hooper 252-3784.
APRIL 11 Short Hike: Come enjoy a 4.5 - 5 mile Spring Circle hike around Lake Williams. Dress for warm weather and muddy trails. A few minor ups and downs and one steep climb. Bring boots, water and a snack. Hikers will meet at the Lake Williams Boat Launch, on Water Street, at 1 p.m. No car pool fee. Hike Leaders: Regina Markle and Steve Smith at 717-428-3545.
APRIL 11
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. Hike Leader: Kim Herbst, 887-4462 or
.
APRIL 17 Saturday: M-DTS hike and meeting. Hike 6-miles on the Chadds Ford end of the Mason-Dixon Trail and attend a M-DTS meeting. The hike starts at 10 am in the Chadd's Ford elementary school or contact Jim Hooper, 252-3784 or
, to car pool.
APRIL 18 Flower Hike & Covered Dish Lunch: Join John Seville at 10:00 am at JPJ for the flower hike. John will take us along the Susquehanna River to enjoy the spring flowers and then onward for a 4-5 mile hike. At 1:30 we will get together for a covered dish lunch. Call Kim at 887-4462 or
with your choice of covered dish.
APRIL 25 Short Hike: Scenic 4-mile hike beginning at High Rock, the highest point in the Pigeon Hills, and ending at the Square in Abbottstown. Walking will be on roadways, tho most are only lightly traveled. Meet at the west end meeting place at Adams Electric at 1:00 pm. wear hiking boots or sneakers and bring water. Car pool fee $1. Contact hike leader Lyn Becker at 717-451-6694.
APRIL 25 Long Hike: Moderately strenuous 11.2 mile hike - the first leg of the Appalachian trail's ridge top route between Caledonia and Pine Grove Furnace State Parks. One of the prettiest sections of Penn's Woods. Bring hiking boots, lunch and water. Meet at the west end meeting place at Adams Electric at 8:00 am. Car pool fee is $4.00. Contact hike leader Sherry Snyder to confirm car pooling/participation by calling 259-9643 or e-mail
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APRIL 23 - 25: KTA Weekend at Wellsboro
APRIL 27 Tuesday: Board of Directors meeting 7:00 at Tom and Phyllis Morley’s house
APRIL 30-MAY 2: Hooper away weekend. Hike Saturday and Sunday on the Thunderswamp trail in the Poconos. Stay in a motel. Contact Jim Hooper, 252-3784 or
, ASAP for reservations.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Welcome back as members: Brenda & Peter
Petroski, Columbia PA 17512, (717)-684-6581.
Thursday Work Trips: Every Thursday a group meets to do trail work. Contact Jim Hooper at (717) 252-3784 or
.
A.T. Museum Grand Opening: June 5, 2010 at Pine Grove Furnace. Information at
www.atmuseum.org .
KTA Susquehanna Super Hike September 11: 26 miles on trails along the Susquehanna River. We need volunteers to help at JPJ and along the hike route. Contact: Club president contact Tom Morley at (717) 764-6822 or
for more information.
Our club has a CARD COMMITTEE: If you know someone with a serious illness, having surgery, etc, you may notify Sally Zimmerer at (717) 235-3158 and she will send them a card.
