Central Park South loop from 59th Street–Columbus Circle
Central Park South loop from 59th Street–Columbus Circle
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Central Park South loop from 59th Street–Columbus Circle
03:03
11.7km
80m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: June 8, 2026
Tips
Temporary access restrictions
Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.
After 213 m for 512 m
Closed: • 1:00 AM-6:00 AM (otherwise open)
After 1.51 km for 423 m
Closed: • 1:00 AM-6:00 AM (otherwise open)
After 2.95 km for 443 m
Closed: • 1:00 AM-6:00 AM (otherwise open)
After 4.48 km for 249 m
Closed: • 1:00 AM-6:00 AM (otherwise open)
After 5.55 km for 201 m
Closed: • 1:00 AM-6:00 AM (otherwise open)
After 6.26 km for 359 m
Closed: • 1:00 AM-6:00 AM (otherwise open)
After 6.78 km for 700 m
Closed: • 1:00 AM-6:00 AM (otherwise open)
After 8.45 km for 376 m
Closed: • 1:00 AM-6:00 AM (otherwise open)
After 11.3 km for 163 m
Closed: • 1:00 AM-6:00 AM (otherwise open)
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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518 m
Central Park South
Highlight • Forest
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1.04 km
Great view to Manhattan Midtown
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1.34 km
View of the Manhattan Skyline from Cat Rock
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2.22 km
View of Bethesda Fountain and The Lake
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3.56 km
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir South Side
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8.19 km
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir
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8.95 km
View of the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir
Highlight • Lake
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10.0 km
View of the New York City Skyline from Central Park
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11.7 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
11.0 km
259 m
253 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
4.10 km
3.69 km
3.44 km
232 m
130 m
< 100 m
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Comments
Lots to see of flora & fauna, streams, small waterfall, lakes, multiple statues, fountains, Belvedere castle, Bethesda's terrace and fountain, Cleopatra's Needle..., etc.
At least 50 squirrels seen and multiple turtles! Blossoms & tulips still partly in bloom.
Special that there …
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