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
June2009
Chairperson:
Gwen Loose (717) 891-9967 or
June 6 (Saturday) - Medium hike along the scenic Gunpowder River in MD. 7-mile, "lollypop" hike, several ups and downs, some rock scrambling. Bring good boots, water and lunch.
Meet at Vo Tech at 9:30 AM. Hike leader: Kim Jones at
. Carpool: $3.
June 7 - AT Work Trip We will be clearing the brush on the AT and other work as required. The exact work will be dependent one what is accomplished on May 30. Meet at the north/Rutters meeting place at
8:30 am. Bring work gloves, boots, water and lunch. No hike fee. Call Jim Hooper (252-3784 or
) if you have questions.
June 14 - Short hike in Susquehannock State Park, Lancaster County. Meet at York Vo Tech at 1:00 PM in the parking lot facing South Queen St. (Rte 74), near the former main entrance. This will be a 3.5- 4 mile circle hike with some steep inclines and breath-taking river overlook. Bring water and sturdy footwear. Hike Leader Sandy Grove (244-9122), Carpool: $2.
Long hike 10 - mile hike along the Mason-Dixon Trail from Lock 12 to JPJ (Otter Creek Campground). Dramatic views of the river and nesting eagles. Joint hike of our club and AMC-Delaware Valley Chapter. Join us for a covered-dish picnic at JPJ cabin following the hike. Barbeque provided; bring veg/salad, desert or drinks. Meet 9 AM at York Vo Tech or 9:30 AM at JPJ cabin. Bring lunch, snacks and water. Prepare for very rocky terrain, strenuous climbs; last several miles on roads. Hike leader: Jim Hooper (717) 252-3784 or
. Covered-dish & carpool coordinator: Gwen Loose (717) 891-9967. Carpool: $1.
June 21 - Short hike with bike option Meet at Nixon County Park at 1:30 PM in the Nature Centers lower parking lot. Walk will be a leisurely 2-4 miles on park trails and a visit to the Nature Center. Afterwards we can bike; option 1) the Hollow Creek Green Way, a 1-mile course neighboring the county park and option 2) Move base camp, by driving 2 miles to the Glatfelter Station Parking Area along the Heritage Rail Trail, where we can do maybe a 10-mile ride or do both. Include footwear appropriate for each activity, water and snacks. Helmets are recommended for cycling. Leader Skip Newcomer at (717) 285-0146. Carpool from Vo Tech is available for you and your bike IF you call Skip in advance ($1).
June 28- Short hike cancelled. No hike leader.
Long hike About 12 rugged miles on the Mason-Dixon Trail along the Susquehanna River from the boat launch near Shank's Mare at Long Level to the JPJ Cabin near Otter Creek. This will be challenging due to the many climbs and descents along the river hills, but rewarding for the river views, gorges, eagle sightings and general wild and natural state of the area. Meet at the York County School of Technology parking lot at 8:00 AM. Carpool: $5. Bring lunch, suitable footwear and drinking water. Hike leader, Bernie Frick at (717) 843-6675 or
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ANNOUNCMENTS:
The following person has fulfilled the requirements for membership and will be invited to join the club if there are no objections within 10 days: Philip Trimble, 33 River Road, Airville, PA 17302.
Message from JPJ House Committee: We are in need of bunk bed/cot mattresses in good condition for the JPJ Cabin. Call Sarah (717) 741-2652.
Hike leaders needed for July: July 4: Cook and Hike Leader at JPJ Cabin, July 5: Short and Long Hikes, July 12: Short/Medium Hike, July 19: Short and Long Hikes, July 26: Short/Medium Hike. Contact Bill Anderson at 717.993.2828
before June 10. He’d love to hear from YOU!
Thursday Work Trips: Every Thursday a group meets to do trail work. Contact Jim Hooper at (717) 252-3784 or
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KTA Susquehanna Super Hike: September 12, 26 miles on trails along the Susquehanna River beginning at JPJ cabin. For information on the hike: www.kta-hike.org. Since the hike begins at our club cabin, we need volunteers to help at JPJ and along the hike route. Contact: Club president Tim Schmidt at (717) 235-5940 or
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Message from the Board: To protect the privacy of our club members, use of the club’s newsletter email list can only be used for official club business and with prior approval of the board. Contact club president Tim Schmidt with any questions or concerns.
Hike leaders: Remember to report number of club members and guests who were on the hike and the number of miles hiked to Phyllis Morley
or phone 764-6822 or snail mail a copy of the sign-in sheet to her at 2640 Wexford Lane, York, PA 17404. Hike logs go to Jim Trautman, email and address at top of newsletter.
