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Meadowlark Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 179 Google reviews · Running trail in Fort Salonga, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- 5 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Meadowlark 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.
Mountain biking area featuring trails with berms, jumps, and tabletops.
What runners say about Meadowlark Park
“Now if they could only clean up the messy confusing system at Overton which is a close second to Meadowlark in fun terrain.”
Make no mistake, this is not a trail for beginners. This is a super technical trail that will break you and your bike if you mess up. It's an absolute blast though, very well maintained as well.
A lot of trails for both hikers and bikers. Adjoins Veterans Park to make a very large (by Western Suffolk County standards) wooded preserve. I enter at the trailhead at the back of Vets Park, but I believe that there are also entry points on Middleville Rd and elsewhere. Enjoy!
Amazing mountain bike trail, very technical, narrow trail. Never get bored of riding here. Maybe not the best for beginners but doesn't take long to feel comfortable riding here.
Great trail loop which take ~45minutes - 1hr for beginners to complete and is moderately difficult at points. Would recommend Stillwell first if you have never biked before.
Trail conditions & character
“Terrain is basic but there are enough bermed corners, “sprocket grabbing” log jumps, and technical add-ons to keep experienced riders engaged.”
“Short loop of 5 miles but has berms, some small jumps and nice features.”
“Keep up the good work CLIMB team, my annual contribution is on the way 😊”
“I enter at the trailhead at the back of Vets Park, but I believe that there are also entry points on Middleville Rd and elsewhere.”
“Great trail loop which take ~45minutes - 1hr for beginners to complete and is moderately difficult at points.”
Plan your run at Meadowlark Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- Loop distance5 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitehuntingtonny.gov
- Social Instagram
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9:30 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–9:30 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–9:30 pm |
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