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Smith's Clove Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 233 Google reviews · Running trail in Monroe, New York · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Smith's Clove 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.

Lit at nightScenicQuiet

Park featuring playgrounds, a baseball diamond and picnic areas, plus a roller rink.

What runners say about Smith's Clove Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (233 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 7 mentions

“Neat and clean, apart from near the pond where it looks like parents have thrown garbage all over the side of the pond.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“From beautiful walking trails and open green spaces to a skate park, tennis courts, basketball courts, and even a roller hockey rink — it's a dream for active families.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 7 mentions

“Peaceful, with beautiful views and a few picnic tables that make it perfect for a quiet, relaxing meal outdoors.”

Beautiful view. Busy and crowded today. I did not find it relaxing for a walk plenty of poop (goose)

★★★★☆ — Lucy , Sep 2022

Smith’s Clove Park is a hidden gem in Monroe! This park is incredibly well-maintained and offers something for everyone. From beautiful walking trails and open green spaces to a skate park, tennis courts, basketball courts, and even a roller hockey rink — it's a dream for active families.

★★★★★ — David , Jul 2025

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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 8 mentions

“From beautiful walking trails and open green spaces to a skate park, tennis courts, basketball courts, and even a roller hockey rink — it's a dream for active families.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 7 mentions

“Peaceful, with beautiful views and a few picnic tables that make it perfect for a quiet, relaxing meal outdoors.”

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💡 Lit for night running

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Plan your run at Smith's Clove Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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.
  • LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
  • Websitesmithsclovepark.org
  • Phone+1 845-783-9108

Hours

Monday 7 am–11 pm
Tuesday 7 am–11 pm
Wednesday 7 am–11 pm
Thursday 7 am–11 pm
Friday 7 am–11 pm
Saturday 7 am–11 pm
Sunday 7 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 Smith's Clove Park

133 Spring St, 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.