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Mondauk Park

Mondauk Common Park is a popular community running spot in the Ambler / Upper Dublin area featuring a wide crushed gravel loop that’s great for easy runs, recovery miles, walking, and family-friendly workouts. The main loop is approximately one mile and mostly flat, making it perfect for interval sessions, casual jogs, or stacking repeat loops for longer mileage. The park is open and spacious with a mix of athletic fields, wooded edges, and paved connectors that create a relaxed suburban park atmosphere. While not as rugged as nearby Wissahickon trails, Mondauk is ideal for runners looking for a safe, low-stress route with soft footing and minimal elevation. Amenities throughout the park include playgrounds, sports fields, picnic areas, and restrooms, making it a great option for solo runners, families, and group meetups alike. Great for mile repeats when training for 5K - 10Ks.

Distance1 mi

Elevation40 ft

LocationAmbler, PA

SurfaceGravel

DifficultyEasy

About this trail

Mondauk Common Park is a popular community running spot in the Ambler / Upper Dublin area featuring a wide crushed gravel loop that’s great for easy runs, recovery miles, walking, and family-friendly workouts. The main loop is approximately one mile and mostly flat, making it perfect for interval sessions, casual jogs, or stacking repeat loops for longer mileage. The park is open and spacious with a mix of athletic fields, wooded edges, and paved connectors that create a relaxed suburban park atmosphere. While not as rugged as nearby Wissahickon trails, Mondauk is ideal for runners looking for a safe, low-stress route with soft footing and minimal elevation. Amenities throughout the park include playgrounds, sports fields, picnic areas, and restrooms, making it a great option for solo runners, families, and group meetups alike. Great for mile repeats when training for 5K - 10Ks.

Getting there

The main entrances are located along Dillon Road and Broad Street in Ambler, with multiple free parking lots surrounding the park. The Broad Street lots provide the easiest direct access to the running loop, while the Dillon Road entrance is convenient for fields and pavilion access. The trail system is beginner-friendly and easy to navigate, making it a great choice for runners of all experience levels. Nearby routes like the Green Ribbon Trail and Fort Washington State Park can also be combined for longer runs or more technical terrain nearby.

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Best seasons

Spring, Summer, Fall

Coordinates

40.154862, -75.183405

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