FOHOS
- Friends of Holmdel Open Space
FOHOS Trail Walks
In addition to our mission of supporting the preservation and maintenance of open space in Holmdel, FOHOS sponsors trail walks/hikes so that Holmdel residents may become better acquainted with Holmdel Parks and Trails.
Our schedule of walks for spring 2024 is shown below. Additional walks and a fossil hunt may be scheduled later in the year.
All FOHOS walks are free and open to the public and are "Show and Go"; there is no need to register. Severe weather may result in a cancellation.
Just show up at the meeting time and place. If you will need shuttle transportation or have any questions call Ralph Blumenthal at 732-264-8482. The pace will be moderate and most walks will be for just a few hours. All are welcome: couples, singles, families, seniors, dogs on leashes, …
Spring 2024 Trail Walks
Daffodil Walk
Saturday, March 30, 1 pm- 3 pm: Meet at 1:00 pm at Bayonet Farm (41 Middletown Road) at the Red Trail trailhead (by the kiosk) for this 2.5-mile walk to see a host of golden daffodils. First, visit the Daffodil Memorial Beds planted by volunteers at our Town’s Bayonet Farm. Then, wander into the Ramanessin Section of Holmdel Park and see other early wildflowers (trout lilies, spring beauties, violets…) and the extensive daffodils planted over 60 years ago along the brook’s edge. Return to Bayonet Farm.
Join the Earth Day Celebration at Bayonet Farm
Sunday, April 28, 11 am – 12:30 pm: Springtime is here, and everyone is ready to welcome warmer days and enjoy the annual celebration of Earth Day. All are invited to join family, friends, and neighbors at the 24th Annual Holmdel Greenway Walk & Bayonet Farm Festival! The celebration will begin with the Earth Day Greenway Walk through some of the trails on Bayonet Farm and the Ramanessin Section of Holmdel Park for about 1.5-2 miles, beginning at 11:00 am. Park in the main festival parking area (grass field) on the left side of the Bayonet Farm entrance driveway. Then walk up to the Harding House porch for the start. Suitable for walkers of all ages, the hike will be a loop ending at Bayonet Farm where the festival will have started.
The Festival will take place at Bayonet Farm on Middletown Road in Holmdel from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. As in past years, there will be a variety of activities and presentations planned for young and old alike, including nature crafts, music, refreshments, and sales of homemade baked goods. Many local community groups will be present, offering useful and important information on recycling, composting, backyard gardening, conservation, and tours of the Harding house.
National Trails Day
Ramanessin Brook Greenway Hike
Saturday, June 1, 10:00 am to 2 pm: Celebrate National Trails Day with us and hike a portion of the Ramanessin Brook Greenway. Meet at 10:00 am in the Holmdel High School Parking Lot near the Duncan Smith Theatre. Walk along sections of the Ramanessin Brook Greenway to Village School. We will be using the new Bell Works-Bayonet Farm connector trail! Bring a day-pack with lunch and rain gear. The overall distance will be about 4-5 miles and we’ll go at a moderate pace. Shuttles will be used so that this can be a one-way hike.
Please note: You can help us plan the shuttles by registering for this hike (not mandatory). Please call Ralph, one of the trip leaders, at: 732-264-8482.
