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Bow Bridge, Central Park – Bethesda Fountain and Terrace loop from Canal Street

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Bow Bridge, Central Park – Bethesda Fountain and Terrace loop from Canal Street

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Bow Bridge, Central Park – Bethesda Fountain and Terrace loop from Canal Street

02:41

25.8km

140m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 9, 2026

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Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 7.81 km for 805 m

Closed: • 1:00 AM-6:00 AM (otherwise open)

After 9.13 km for 205 m

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After 12.0 km for 883 m

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After 14.7 km for 1.00 km

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After 17.0 km for 300 m

Closed: • 1:00 AM-6:00 AM (otherwise open)

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

1

7.56 km

Columbus Circle

Highlight • Monument

Transportation hub at the southwest corner of Central Park and measuring point for all distances to and from New York

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2

10.5 km

View of the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

What a track. Especially in the sunrise you can expect a breathtaking view. Must see for everyone!

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3

13.0 km

North Woods

Highlight • Waterfall

The North Woods in Central Park is a peaceful, wilderness-like experience in the heart of the Big Apple. Runners can explore wooded trails, waterfalls, and streams modeled after the Adirondack …

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4

14.1 km

View of the New York City Skyline

Highlight • Viewpoint

This skyline has absolutely nothing comparable in the world. There are cities with as many skyscrapers, but none with such flair.

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5

16.4 km

Bow Bridge, Central Park

Highlight • Bridge

The Bow Bridge is one of 13 beautiful bridges in Central Park and is famous for its numerous films.

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6

16.6 km

Bethesda Fountain and Terrace

Highlight • Monument

Gorgeous fountain system

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7

17.5 km

Central Park skyline

Highlight • Viewpoint

Grandiose view of the skyline.

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8

23.3 km

Little Island at Pier 55

Highlight • Structure

An artificial island standing on 132 tulip-shaped pillars. Many paths and a number of trees invite you to stroll and linger, and various artists often perform in the amphitheater. Admission …

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B

25.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.7 km

359 m

291 m

273 m

165 m

Surfaces

16.3 km

4.30 km

3.06 km

1.37 km

536 m

214 m

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Sunday 8 November

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Comments

October 8, 2023,Central Park - bucket list ✅ run

A little therapy for jet lag: up and down Central Park.
I also had the impression that I shouldn't just see it from an office building.
Conclusion: nice run and a 2 hour training session ticked off by Greg at pace 6:02-6:39.

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