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Please volunteer to lead a hike or two for this 2011 year.

APRIL 2, AT WORK HIKE: Boundary painting and work around shelter. Meet at 8:30 am at the North End meeting place next to Rutter's Store. Contact Jim Hooper (252-3784 or ) if you have questions.

APRIL 3, LONG HIKE: Approximately 10 miles on the Conestoga Trail starting from the Holtwood Arboretum. This is a rugged, but scenic section that includes Kelly's Run, the Pinnacle, Wind Cave, the town of Pequea and ending at the Pequea campground. There will be several ups and downs along the river hills in Lancaster County with scenic views and a few stream crossings. Bring plenty of water, hiking boots, and a lunch. Meet at the Boscov's East Parking site at the Galleria Mall at 8:00 am. Carpool fee: $5. Leader: Kim Herbst 887-4462 or .

APRIL 10, YORK COUNTY PARKS: NATIVE LAND HIKE & M-DTS - See the site of the last Susquehannock Indian village in Native Lands County Park as part of a 3.6 mile hike of Mason-Dixon Trail. Meet at Boscov's East Parking lot at 12:45 PM or Kline’s Run Park, 1:30PM. Please contact Jim Hooper, 252-3784 if you have questions.

APRIL 10, FLOWER HIKE: Flower Hike & Covered Dish Lunch: Every year there is an amazing display of spring wildflowers at JPJ along the Susquehanna River. The flower hike will leave JPJ at 10:00 am where we will observe and identify up to 30 wildflowers varieties. John Seville will take us along the the wildflower trail and then onward for a 4-5 mile hike. At 1:30 PM we will enjoy a delicious covered dish lunch. To help coordinate the menu call Sarah Tateosian at (717) 741-2652.

APRIL 13, WEDNESDAY SHORT HIKE: Approx. 3-4mile loop aroung Lake Williams. Meet at Vo-Tec (York County High School of Technology), 1:30 PM. Bring hiking boots and water. Leader Gerrie Snow 717-927-6731 or . Carpool fee $1.00

APRIL 15-17, KTA'S SPRING MEETING AND HIKE: April 15 at Westchester, Pa. Go on line in April and look for more information. www.kta-hike.org.

APRIL 17, SHORT HIKE: Hollow Creek Greenway Hike. Hike length is four to five miles. Meet at Nixon Park at 1:30 PM. We will be walking out the Nixon park driveway to nearby Hollow Creek Greenway. This new gravel trail is a hidden treasure with many species of birds and frequent deer views. Enjoy the stream restoration and six stream crossings. There is no need for mud boots, the stream flows through two corrugated metal pipes and four bridges. We will make a loop through a nearby neighborhood then back through the greenway to Nixon park. Hike leader is Linda Stager, , 717-747-8891.

APRIL 17, MEDIUM HIKE: Mason-Dixon Trail (MDT) 8 mile hike starting at the Wrightsville boat launch then climbs over the top of Highpoint County Park, next passing through Kline’s Run Park, Native Lands County Park, and ending at Craley Baseball field. The hike is a combination of both trail and road walking which includes crossing stream/water runoff, passing through a culvert under SR624, and some steep sections. The trail offers great views of the Susquehanna River with ultimate 360 degree view from the top of High Point County Park. Water level in the culvert is usually only about an inch deep, but could be more depending on the weather. This hike can be strenuous, but the views are worth the effort. Bring hiking boots, water, snacks, and a lunch. There is a possible stop for ice cream after the hike. Meeting place is at Boscov's East Parking Parking lot at 8:30 AM. Car pool fee is $1.50. Hike Leader is Alan Noble (phone: 717-817-9430 or e-mail: ).

APRIL 23, LONG HIKE: Approx. 11-12 miles in Michaux State Forest beginning on the northern edge of Caledonia State Park at Quarry Gap Road. Loop hike partially following state forest trails, going around the Chambersburg Reservoir, and then returning by the A.T. Bring hiking boots, lunch, plenty of water, rain gear, bug spray, etc. Meet at Adams Electric at 8:30 AM. Carpool Fee: $4. I led this hike last July with only a few questionable missed turns, so we'll do it again! Optional stop at Adams County winery after hike. Leader: Gwen Loose at (717) 891-9967. 

APRIL 26, BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING: 7:00 PM at Tom and Phyllis Morley’s house

APRIL 30, CANOE/KAYAK TRIP: This is a joint trip with the Conewago Canoe Club. It will take place on a local stream and will be moving water, riffles, and maybe Class I rapids. Good trip for beginners and intermediate paddlers. No children under the age of 12 yrs. The stream and length of the trip will be chosen in the week before the trip when water conditions are better known. There will be a safety lesson at the beginning of the trip. Life jackets/PFDs must be worn at all times….no exceptions. Trip is suitable for all plastic/ABS and aluminum canoes and whitewater, touring, and recreational kayaks (fiberglass boats are not a great idea as there will be some rocks; sea kayaks may be too long). Please wear synthetic material or wool clothing (not cotton because of hypothermia potential if you get wet) and water shoes with socks (no rubber boots that will fill up with water). Bring lunch, water, an extra paddle, bailer, and dry bag with extra clothing. If it will upset you to lose or damage something (electronics, watch, etc.), do not bring it in the boat. Fasten eyeglasses with a string. Call or e-mail Deborah if you are interested and you will be notified when the trip is finalized. 717-235-2671, .




ANNOUNCEMENTS:

KTA weekend will be April 15-17 in West Chester, Pa. It is always a fun time. For information and registration please go to this KTA link. Hope to see you there. http://www.kta-hike.org:80/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=62&Itemid=90

July 1-8, Virginia Journey 2011: 38th Biennial Conference of the ATC At Emory & Henry College, Emory Virginia. Join club members in South West Virginia for some of the best hiking along the AT. You can register on line at virginia2011.org . You do not want to miss this experience.

WEDNESDAY SHORT HIKES: We are starting a series of hikes to be held on Wednesdays. We are looking for individuals who are willing to lead a short hike, three miles or less. You get to choose the distance and location. The time and place is also up to you. If someone would like to lead a longer hike that’s fine. Our intent is to provide hikes for our more mature members who can no longer do the miles. If you would like to volunteer please call Allen Britton (717) 741-0624, for more details, I hope to hearing from many of you.