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Mombasha Park

4.9 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · Running trail in Monroe, New York · Dawn to dusk

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Dawn to dusk

Confirmed from Mombasha 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.

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Trailhead parking

What runners say about Mombasha Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (16 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Mombasha Park in Monroe is a beautiful and peaceful place to visit. The park is clean, well maintained, and a great spot to enjoy nature, take a walk, relax, or spend time with family. It has a quiet atmosphere and plenty of natural scenery, making it a nice escape from the busy day.

★★★★★ — Annie , May 2026

Should be is use more often. Trails and fields to explore. Get out there Monroe.

★★★★★ — Mark , Nov 2020

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 16 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.

🅿️ Trailhead parking

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Plan your run at Mombasha Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
  • 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
  • Websitemonroeny.org
  • Phone+1 845-783-9486
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday 9 am–11 pm
Tuesday 9 am–11 pm
Wednesday 9 am–11 pm
Thursday 9 am–11 pm
Friday 9 am–11 pm
Saturday 9 am–11 pm
Sunday 9 am–11 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 Mombasha Park

405 W Mombasha Rd, Monroe, NY 10950

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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.