Bethesda Fountain and Terrace – Central Park loop from 125th Street

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Bethesda Fountain and Terrace – Central Park loop from 125th Street

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3.4

(17)

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Bethesda Fountain and Terrace – Central Park loop from 125th Street

02:27

23.6km

110m

Running

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

Last updated: November 9, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 1.46 km for 232 m

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After 2.65 km for 249 m

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After 3.76 km for 959 m

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

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.81 km

North Woods

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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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4.98 km

Bethesda Fountain and Terrace

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Gorgeous fountain system

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5.75 km

Central Park skyline

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Grandiose view of the skyline.

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6.07 km

Central Park

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One of the many panoramic points from Central Park towards Manhattan

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6.32 km

General Sherman Memorial

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Start of Central Park and perfect starting point for a walk through the park.

Avoid the hot dog stands, the prices here are almost twice as high as in the rest of the park!

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10.6 km

View of the Manhattan skyline from the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir

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Beautiful lake in the middle of Central Park, good to build in as a small run.

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10.9 km

View of the New York City Skyline

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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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14.8 km

View of the Hudson River and Manhattan skyline from Riverside Park

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There are many beautiful views all the way along the Hudson. Like the one here at the beginning (Battery Park)

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16.2 km

Viewpoint

23.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.4 km

101 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.18 km

8.68 km

5.12 km

420 m

124 m

113 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 12 November

16°C

9°C

93 %

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Bethesda Fountain and Terrace – Central Park loop from 125th Street

North Woods

Bethesda Fountain and Terrace

Central Park skyline

Central Park

General Sherman Memorial

View of the Manhattan skyline from the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir

View of the New York City Skyline

View of the Hudson River and Manhattan skyline from Riverside Park

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