Celebrate National Trails Day With A Walk In Holmdel On Saturday

HOLMDEL, N.J.— Celebrate National Trails Day with the Friends of Holmdel Open Space as they hike a portion of the Ramanessin Brook Greenway on Saturday, June 4.

Hikers can meet at 10 a.m. in the Holmdel High School parking lot near the Duncan Smith Theatre.

The walk will be along sections of the Ramanessin Brook Greenway to the Village School. Walkers will use the new Bell Works-Bayonet Farm connector trail.

This is the 30th annual National Trails Day, an awareness event started by the American Hiking Association. The association calls the day "a day of service for hometown trails and the people who love them."

Bring a day-pack with lunch, water and rain gear. The overall one-way distance will be about 4 to 5 miles and will be at a moderate pace, organizers say, adding all are welcome, including couples, singles, families, seniors and dogs on leashes.

Shuttles will be used so that this can be a one-way hike. You can help the group plan the shuttles by registering for the hike, although it is not mandatory. Call Ralph Blumenthal, one of the trip leaders, at 732-264-8482.

The Friends of Holmdel Open Space (FOHOS), in addition to the mission of supporting the preservation and maintenance of open space in Holmdel, sponsors trail walks/hikes so that residents may become better acquainted with Holmdel Parks and Trails.

Now that the COVID pandemic seems to be receding, the group is again offering some walks. All FOHOS walks are free and open to the public and are "show and go." That is, there is no need to register. Severe weather may result in a cancellation. Just show up at the meeting time and place. The group requests that, in the COVID era, only fully vaccinated people participate.

FOHOS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that raises money for preserving open space in Holmdel, maintains Holmdel's greenway trails, and promotes the public's enjoyment of Holmdel's parks and open spaces by sponsoring seasonal greenway walks and outdoor activities.

Tax deductible donations are greatly appreciated and can be made by check and mailed to: FOHOS c/o Janet Jackel, President, 31 Stoney Brook Road, Holmdel, NJ 07733.

FOHOS is managed by a volunteer Board of Trustees. The board is actively seeking volunteers to help maintain/improve the trails and it is seeking new board members. If you are interested in assisting FOHOS in accomplishing its missions and/or by joining the FOHOS Board, please contact Janet Jackel, president, janet.jackel@north-c.com , 732-888-0419.