Inclement Weather: Please contact the hike leader for cancellation information.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, LOCH RAVEN RESERVOIR, NORTHWEST AREA TRAILS, MEDIUM (5 MILES): This hike is up and down beautiful ravines through open forest. Well-maintained trail except lots of downed trees to go over or under. Several of the hills are quite steep. There is no good place for lunch on the hike, so lunch at casual dining place afterwards is an option – suggestions accepted. Long pants and insect repellent are advised as the first part of the trail has low plants.
MEETING LOCATION: Warren Rd. Just after Bosley Rd. Take the Shawan Rd. exit off I-83. Shawan east to York Rd. York Rd. south to Warren Rd. Go 1.7 miles on Warren Rd. to trailhead. Parking is pull-offs on either side of the road. If you go over the steel bridge (a recommended diversion, if you have time), you went too far.
MEETING TIME: Trailhead at 9:15 AM. Text or call hike leader if meeting there.
CARPOOL OPTION: York Vo-Tech 8:30 AM
HIKE LEADER: Jeff Lander, 717-818-9461, landerjeffery@aol.com
SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, MASON-DIXON TRAIL, LONG HIKE (9.1 MILES): This is hike #13 along the Mason-Dixon Trail. This section starts at Susquehanna State Park North Boundary parking area (874 Stafford Road) and ends in Havre De Grace, Maryland (McLhinney Park Parking area off Erie Street between North Adams and Conesteo Streets). We can visit the Lock House Museum ($5, Hours 1-4) at the end of our hike. This is considered a moderate hike with a mix of trail and road walking. Expect hot weather and bring plenty of water.
MEETING LOCATION: McLhinney Park
MEETING TIME: 8:15 AM. Hike to begin at Susquehanna State Park North Boundary parking area at 8:30.
CAR-POOL OPTION: Meet at York Vo-Tech at 7:00 AM
HIKE LEADERS: Scott VanDenHengel (717-649-0881) and Leo Hebert (443-462-7918)
SUNDAY, AUGUST 9, HOWARD TUNNEL HERITAGE RAIL TRAIL, EASY (3.5 MILES): This is an out-and-back hike on the Heritage Rail Trail starting at Brillhart station and hiking south towards Howard Tunnel and then returning to Brillhart Station. Bring water, a snack, walking or trail shoes, and dress for the weather.
MEETING LOCATION: Brillhart Station (39.91503855468096, -76.75586257221657)
MEETING TIME: 1 PM
HIKE LEADER: Alan Noble, 717-758-8470, amnoble38@gmail.com
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 KAYAK/PADDLEBOARD OR CANOE FLOAT: This will be a fun float/water event on Lake Williams w/ picnic afterwards. Bring your kayak, canoe or paddleboard and equipment needed to enjoy beautiful Lake Williams! We can paddle the perimeter maybe see turtles, frogs, birds, etc. or across lake and view new dam recently put in. Bring life jackets, swim suit or shorts to get wet, hat, water shoes. I will bring a kayak or 2, paddleboard to share. If beginner, be able to swim and I can teach a couple people to paddle if needed. Bring lots of cold water, dish or snack for picnic if interested. Here's a chance to give legs a break, use our arms and cool off!
MEETING LOCATION: Lake Williams Boat launch off Water St. near Jacobus
MEETING TIME: 8 AM, Picnic at 12 PM (noon)
FLOAT LEADER: Janine Zell call/text 717-406-6544 or call 717-684-7891 with any questions
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, MASON-DIXON TRAIL, LONG HIKE (13.0 MILES): This is hike #14 along the Mason-Dixon Trail. This section starts at the Perryville Middle School and ends at North East Station Shopping Center (Intersection of Route 40 and 272; Food Lion /Walgreens /Wendy’s). This is considered a moderate hike with little elevation change. We will hike along the water around Perry Point VA Medical Center and traverse many busy roads. I expect hot weather and little shade so bring plenty of water.
MEETING LOCATION: Meet at North East Station Shopping Center
MEETING TIME: 7:45 AM. Hike to begin at Perryville Middle School at 8:00.
CARPOOL OPTION: Meet at York Vo-Tech at 6:20 AM
HIKE LEADERS: Scott VanDenHengel (717-649-0881) and Leo Hebert (443-462-7918)
SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, MASON-DIXON TRAIL, LONG HIKE (13.2 MILES): This is hike #15 along the Mason-Dixon Trail. This section starts at the North East Station shopping center (Intersection of Route 40 and 272; Food Lion/Walgreens/Wendy’s) and ends at Meadow Park parking area (Delaware Avenue) in Elkton, Maryland. Most of the hike will be in Elk Neck State Forest. This is considered a moderate hike with a mixture of wooded trails, rolling hills, stream crossings, and road walking. Expect hot weather and bring plenty of water. Leo Hebert will have a get together in Delta after the hike to tie dye Mason-Dixon Trail shirts. His pool is open and food and drink will be provided.
MEETING LOCATION: Meet at Meadow Park in Elkton, Maryland
MEETING TIME: 7:40 AM. Hike to start at North East Station shopping center at 8:00
CAR-POOL OPTION: Meet at York Vo-Tech at 6:00 AM
HIKE LEADERS: Scott VanDenHengel (717-649-0881) and Leo Hebert (443-462-7918)