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
June2008
Chairperson:
Kim Jones
(717) 637-7103
June 1 (short): Susquehanna State Park. Enjoy a beautiful overlook of the river while hiking 4-5 miles in this scenic park. Some ups and downs, so bring good shoes/boots, water, snack. Hike leader and contact: Sandy Grove (717) 244-9122. Meet York Vo-tech 1 PM. Carpool fee: $ 1.75.
June 1 (long): About 9.4 miles along the Tuscarora Trail from Sterretts Gap to Route 74. Lots of ups and downs. I've never been here so bring a spirit of adventure (and maybe a compass). Bring boots, lunch, & plenty of water. Meet at Adams Electric at 8:00 AM. Carpool fee: $5. Leader: Deborah Slawson at (717) 235-2671.
June 7,8 AT Work Trip: Join the club in its annual brush clearing effort on the AT. We need people of all different skills from operating brush cutters to using loppers and other hand tools. Meet 8:30 AM at north (Rutter’s) parking spot. Bring boots, work gloves, water, lunch and day pack. Those coming out on Sunday should contact Jim Hooper Saturday night to find out the plans for Sunday. Contact Jim Hooper (717) 252-3784 or
if you have questions.
June 15 (medium): Spring Valley County Park circuit hike of about 7 miles. This is a multi-use trail of varied terrain, which may have muddy or wet portions. Rookie hike leader: Alan Noble (717) 938-8506 (H), (717)817-9430 (C), amnoble@ptd.net (email). Meet York Vo-tech 10 AM. Car fee: $1.50. Bring boots, water, snack and lots of encouragement/support for our new leader!
June 22 (short): 4 miles around Gettysburg town and battlefield. Mostly easy walking on sidewalks/paved roads but 2 moderate hills. Optional observation tower climb. Will see multiple historic buildings/battlefield locations including Spangler’s Spring and Culp’s Hill. Optional stop at historic Dobbin House Tavern for a cool drink afterwards. Meet Adams Electric 1:30 PM. Car fee $2.50. Bring water, snack, good walking shoes. Leader and contact: Terri Ring at
or (717) 521-4628 before 9 PM.
June 22 (long): (MDT-SERIES) This 10.4-mile hike will begin in Perryville, MD. and will end in North East near Rt.7. We will be on and around, roads (hard & dirt), RR beds, woods, creeks, ponds, business parks, housing developments, a park, and bridges. It is found on the MDT Trail map #7, at mile 1.8 to 12.2. Meet 8:30 AM at York Vo-Tech, parking lot, just off of Rt. 74 (Queen St). Bring lunch, water, hiking boots. Car pool fee $5.00. Hike leaders Jim & Joyce Hooper. (717)252-3784
June 28 Saturday (short): Circle hike at tumbling run. Mildly strenuous five mile hike. Bring good hiking boots, water and a snack. Meet at the Adams Electric Building parking lot at 10:00 AM. Hike leaders Frank and Mary Phipps (717) 818-8035 Car fee: $2.75.
Announcements:
INVITED: Thursday Work Trips Join the group that does trail work on Thursdays. Contact Jim Hooper (717)252-3784 or
to get on the email list announcing each week’s work trip.
NEEDED: Hike Leaders Short/medium hike leaders needed for July 13 and July 27. Please contact Kim Herbst @ (717) 887-4462 or
or
if interested.
WANTED: Club "Talkers" Help spread the word about our club by offering to staff an information table at Shanks Mare Outfitters in Wrightsville, Saturday August 2, 10 AM -4 PM and Sunday August 3, Noon to 4 PM. Table, chairs, literature, and great location on a porch overlooking the Susquehanna River all provided...just come talk up our club! Contact to schedule a time to help: Gwen Loose, (717) 891-9967 or
(Club "Talkers"- Step forward...we know who you are.)
