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Fee for a hike is only if one Carpools.

 

Please volunteer to lead a hike or two for this 2019 year.

Inclement Weather: Please contact the hike leader or check our Facebook page for cancellation information.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1 - MEDIUM HIKE (6-7 MILES): We’re going to visit a rowboat on a mountaintop. We’ll also see a magnificent view of the Susquehanna River that many have never seen. We will begin with a stroll of the Fort Hunter Mansion and Park grounds, which features many historic buildings. From there we will carpool a short distance to Fort Hunter Conservancy, which has very limited parking. There will be a pretty good climb, some off trail hiking, roots and rocks, and magnificent views. Bring good boots/hiking shoes, water, lunch, and snacks. If you wish to meet closer to the hike location, please see the alternate meeting location. Following the hike, the Fort Hunter Mansion will be giving guided tours and will be decorated for Christmas. Admission is charged and details can be found on their website.

Meeting Location: Emigsville Park and Ride, North End meeting place Exit 24 route 83 Park and ride Lot N/E Corner Departure Time: 8:00 AM
Alternate Meeting Location/Time: 
Fort Hunter Park (meet near Heckton Church), 5264 N Front St, Harrisburg, PA 17110 at 8:30 AM
Hike Leader: David Lukes, 717-818-4751 or Carpool Fee: $5.00

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 – MEDIUM HIKE (8-9 MILES): It is Christmas time at Harpers Ferry, WV and the town is decorated! Also, the AT Headquarters will be serving holiday cookies and warm cider. The hike will be about 8 -9 miles starting on the AT and then to Maryland Heights overlook - via the long route. This is a steep and strenuous climb, but folks can do less if they choose and explore the town. Those with a National Park pass should bring it along for parking. Bring boots, water, and lunch. 

Meeting Location: 1201 Woodberry Road parking @ RT 616 Departure Time: 8:00 AM 
Hike Leader: Kim Shue, 717-688-5142 before 9 PM Carpool Fee: $5.00

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 - SHORT HIKE (4.5 MILES): Hike the Northern extension of the Heritage Rail Trail from John Rudy County Park to the Rt 30 Parking lot off Loucks Rd. The path is paved in some sections and crushed gravel in other sections. This is a point-to-point hike and we will need to stage car(s) at both trail heads. Bring water, snack, and walking shoes. Plan for the weather conditions. 

Meeting Location: Boscov's East Parking Meeting Location, York Galleria, by Red Robin Departure Time: 1:00 PM
Hike Leader: Alan Noble, 717-758-8470 or Carpool Fee: $0.25


SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15 - MEDIUM HIKE (7 MILES): Out-and-back on the Mason-Dixon Trail and other parallel trails from Lock 15 to Holtwood Dam with 1 climb (and descent) of 300 feet in elevation. We'll visit Peavine Island, Lock 12 and Mill Creek Falls along the way.

Meeting Location: York County High School of Technology (Vo-Tec) Departure Time: 8:30 AM 
Hike Leader: Tim Schmidt 717-235-5940 or Carpool: $3.00


SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21 – MEDIUM HIKE (6 MILES): This is the first day of winter and also the first part of The Northwest Lancaster County River Trail trilogy hike. The trail will be broken up into three medium size hikes. Part two will be in January, and part three in February. We start at the Columbia Crossing River Trails Center and hike to Marietta. We will experience the Veterans Memorial Bridge from below, pass below Chickies Rock, cross a scenic bridge, and venture all the way to the Musselman-Vesta Iron Furnace Center in Marietta. After a break, we will return to the parking lot via the same route. The path is paved without inclines. Bring your holiday spirit, hiking boots, water, and snacks. 

Meeting Location: Columbia Crossing River Trails Center, 1 Walnut St, Columbia, PA 17512 Departure Time: 9:00 AM 
Hike Leaders: Regina and George Haritos (717-417-6191) and on day of hike (717-332-2221)

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28 – MEDIUM HIKE (7 MILES): We’ll keep the holiday spirit going just a little bit longer, with a hike into one of the great Christmas towns of PA. This will be a flat and easy hike along the Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail and will end in Lititz, PA. They should still be decorated and we’ll time it to reach town later in the day for the full effect. We will make a stop at the Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery, where, for a small fee we can take a tour and twist our own pretzel. There are many other shops to visit, including the Wilbur Chocolate Retail Store. We’ll finish at Lititz Springs Park. Sneakers are fine, but we could be exposed to wind, so dress in good winter layers.

Meeting Location: Boscov's East Parking Meeting Location, York Galleria, by Red Robin Departure Time: 11:00 AM
Alternate Meeting Location: Lititz Springs Park, 24 N Broad St, Lititz, PA 17543 at 11:30 AM
Hike Leader: David Lukes, 717-818-4751 or Carpool Fee: $3.00



ANNOUNCEMENTS:

DUES: At the YHC annual meeting, we voted to increase dues from $10 to $12 beginning this coming year. The dues are being raised because we've had losses for the last couple of years. People that have already paid in advance will keep the $10 rate. Dues are payable in person at the Thanksgiving Dinner, or by mail to Kathy Yost, 510 Mundis Mill Rd., York, PA 17406. The dues year runs from October 1 - September 30. The dues levels are as follows:

$12.00 Hiker
$15.00 Trailblazer
$20.00 Pathfinder
$6.00 Initiation Fee

LOGBOOKS: The club will not be mailing out the annual log book this year due to the cost of mailing the individual log books. For people that do not pick-up the log book at the annual Turkey Hike and Dinner, they can be picked up at one of the quarterly meetings. The club will continue to mail log books to new club members. Please contact Alan Noble at , or 717-758-8470 if you have any comments about the change.

Hike Leaders Wanted: We are so thankful for all of our hike leaders and were fortunate to add several new hike leaders this year. We are always in need of additional new hike leaders, so please consider leading a hike or two in 2019. Please contact David Lukes at if you would like to start leading hikes for the club. Training will be provided. 

Newsletter Paper Subscriptions: Please send all newsletter requests (six months, nonrenewable) with a check for $5.00 made payable to “Membership Chairman: Linda Bean,” 1846 Marigold Road, York, PA 17408-1551 Telephone: 717-881-6651

New Email Address? Contact Bernie Frick ( ). This information is held by the club only and will be used to send club information and for inclusion in our yearly logbook. Thank you for your cooperation.