York Hiking Club will host several hikes in January. For additional details, readers may visit http://www.yorkhikingclub.com or the club's Facebook page. In the case of inclement weather, readers should contact the hike leader or check the club's Facebook page for cancellation information.

On Sunday, Jan. 17, the club will offer a 6-mile loop hike starting on the Turkey Hill Trail to Chestnut Grove Natural Area and returning along the Susquehanna River on the Enola Low Grade Trail. The hike includes stream crossing and a steep hill. Participants will meet at the Turkey Hill Trail, 2501 River Road, Conestoga, at 9 a.m. Questions may be directed to hike leader Irina Svishchova at 717-424-5526 or irina.svishchova@gmail.com or hike leader Bernie Frick at 717-843-6675 or bernardfrick@alum.lehigh.edu.

On Sunday, Jan. 24, hikers will travel north to Little Buffalo State Park, where they will do a 6- to 7-mile loop hike. There is no shuttle. The meeting location is the park office at Little Buffalo State Park, 1579 State Park Road, Newport. The group will depart at 9:15 a.m. Participants should bring a lunch. Hike leaders Tom and Phyllis Morley may be contacted at 717-825-6712, 717-764-6822 or tommorley@comcast.net.

An exploratory loop hike will take place in Bald Eagle State Forest on Sunday, Jan. 31. Participants will hike eight different trails, such as the Meixell Trail and the Crabapple Trail, for a total of 12 to 13 miles. Terrain will vary, and some trails may be less maintained than hikers are used to. Hikers will meet at Ingram's Market and the Valero at 3071 East Valley Road, Loganton, for a 9 a.m. departure. Participants should bring a lunch. The hike leader, David Lukes, may be contacted at 717-818-4751 or captainskit@gmail.com.