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Central Park West Drive – Center Drive, Central Park loop from Queensboro Plaza

Central Park West Drive – Center Drive, Central Park loop from Queensboro Plaza

Moderate

4.6

(3530)

12,977

riders

Central Park West Drive – Center Drive, Central Park loop from Queensboro Plaza

04:26

97.8km

860m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 15.4 km for 2.43 km

Open: • 5:00 AM-11:59 PM (otherwise closed)

After 77.9 km for 2.43 km

Open: • 5:00 AM-11:59 PM (otherwise closed)

After 93.5 km for 100 m

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

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.20 km

Hairpin Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Very fun to ride.

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21.4 km

9W between Englewood Cliffs and Alpine

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Broad bike-friendly shoulders. Several traffic lights along the route night slow you down.

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32.1 km

Climb up to Alpine

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

No separate bike path, but (mostly) broad shoulders. On weekends, this part of the road is packed with bikes.

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37.5 km

On this side of the Hudson River you can enjoy nature, but there are few opportunities to strengthen yourself. However, there is both a small shop and a burger joint here. Friendly service, good food and even vegan on request.

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81.7 km

The Little Red Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Iconic building straight out of a picture book. Even if the approach to the bridge from here is a little complicated, the detour to the lighthouse is worthwhile.

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82.1 km

Fort Washington Park Greenway & View of George Washington Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Finally escaping the city, enjoy the non-stop ride along the banks of the Hudson River. To the north, you can either cross the river over the G. Washington Bridge and …

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85.3 km

Viewpoint

89.1 km

Central Park West Drive

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Conditions are excellent. Note that Central Park can be very busy, but as there is no car traffic, there's usually enough space for everyone.

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93.5 km

Center Drive, Central Park

Highlight • Cycleway

Southern entry into Central Park. If you want to go north through Manhattan, there is the possibility to escape the dense New York traffic here in the park in addition to the Hudson Trail on the bank.

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97.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.2 km

25.1 km

23.6 km

3.20 km

424 m

405 m

Surfaces

84.5 km

13.3 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Today

Monday 24 August

27°C

18°C

48 %

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Central Park West Drive – Center Drive, Central Park loop from Queensboro Plaza

Hairpin Descent

9W between Englewood Cliffs and Alpine

Climb up to Alpine

9W Market

The Little Red Lighthouse

Fort Washington Park Greenway & View of George Washington Bridge

Central Park West Drive

Center Drive, Central Park

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