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Fort Saybrook Monument Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 156 Google reviews · Running trail in Old Saybrook, Connecticut · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Boardwalk
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Fort Saybrook Monument Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

BoardwalkScenicTrailhead parking

17-acre park with storyboards depicting the history of Saybrook Colony, a boardwalk & bird watching.

What runners say about Fort Saybrook Monument Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (156 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“I visited this park a few weeks ago, and it was beautiful with a great view of the Connecticut River!”

Reminds me of my childhood. That hill used to be a LOT BIGGER when I was a kid rolling down it haha

★★★★★ — Jenna , Mar 2025

Worth the short loop around the park. Nicely laid out pointing out local history and environment. Saw a pair of bald wagles.

★★★★☆ — Shane , Jun 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 156 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 5 mentions

“I visited this park a few weeks ago, and it was beautiful with a great view of the Connecticut River!”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 5 mentions

“We visited during the winter which was great because we had no problem finding parking but I am sure during nicer weather that parking spaces will be scarce.”

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Plan your run at Fort Saybrook Monument Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • Phone+1 860-395-3152

Hours

Monday 6 am–7:30 pm
Tuesday 6 am–7:30 pm
Wednesday 6 am–7:30 pm
Thursday 6 am–7:30 pm
Friday 6 am–7:30 pm
Saturday 6 am–7:30 pm
Sunday 6 am–7:30 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Fort Saybrook Monument Park

Old Saybrook, Connecticut

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.