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Central Park

Central Park

Jane Sherwin planned a hike

May 4, 2026

Central Park

Moderate

03:12

12.3km

3.8km/h

80m

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Overview

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 5.01 km for 119 m

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

After 5.71 km for 232 m

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

After 7.61 km for 249 m

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

After 8.73 km for 392 m

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

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411 m

Gapstow Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Access by bike is prohibited here, but the short detour on foot is definitely worth it for the view!

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702 m

Hallett Nature Sanctuary

Highlight • Forest

Through a wooden gate, you reach a hilltop via bark-covered paths. They lead to a lake through a sparse forest. You'll encounter many curious squirrels.

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995 m

The Dairy Visitor Center, Central Park

Highlight • Rest Area

The Dairy Visitor Center in Central Park is a charming, Gothic-inspired building from the 19th century, originally designed as a milking parlor for children. Today, it serves as an information …

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1.23 km

William Shakespeare Statue

Highlight • Monument

1492 - He discovered the tranquil land of America
Or was it the Scandinavians...

Anyway, today it looks like “look around” 😃

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1.28 km

Literary Walk

Highlight • Monument

A bronze sculpture of Christopher Columbus by Jeronimo Suñol outdoors is being installed in Central Park, Manhattan, New York. The statue was created in 1892 to commemorate the 400th anniversary …

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1.34 km

Women's Rights Pioneers Monument

Highlight • Monument

In Central Park there is part of the "Women's Rights History Rights" trail, which stretches across Manhattan.

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1.52 km

The Mall

Highlight • Structure

Central Park's Naumburg Bandshell, an original feature of the Park, has come a long way from its beginnings as a mere classical music arena.

The site of both a speech …

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1.72 km

Bethesda Terrace Arcade

Highlight • Monument

Information about the ‘Bethesda Terrace Arcade‘ at:
evergreene.com/projects/central-park-bethesda-terrace-arcade

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1.74 km

Navy Terrace - US Navy , US Marine Corps , US Coast Guard

Highlight • Monument

A metal plaque embedded in the floor honoring the Navy, Marines and Coast Guard.
Some people stumble upon it unseen, which would be unworthy of the place.

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1.81 km

Bethesda Fountain and Terrace

Highlight • Monument

Gorgeous fountain system

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2.01 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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2.42 km

View of the New York City Skyline from Central Park

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Great view of the park and skyline.

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2.44 km

The Ramble, Central Park

Highlight • Forest

One of Central Park's gems. Hidden and not easy to find.

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2.76 km

Belvedere Castle

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In the 19th century, a castle was built on the top of Vista Rock, a 450-million-year-old rock. Until the 1960s, this location was used by the New York Meteorological Observatory …

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2.91 km

Shakespeare Garden, Central Park

Highlight • Natural

Central Park is worth it

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2.98 km

Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre

Highlight • Monument

3.75 km

View of the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

The Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir is Central Park's largest body of water, spanning 106 acres between 86th and 96th Streets. It is a popular spot for joggers and walkers due …

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5.21 km

The Loch

Waterfall

5.59 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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6.16 km

The word "Meer" means "small sea" in Dutch — a fitting description for this pond in Central Park. The pond itself is a very popular destination, with canoeing, kayaking, paddleboating, catch-and-release fishing, and nice walking trails not far away.

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6.70 km

Conservatory Garden, Central Park

Highlight • Natural

The Conservatory Garden is Central Park’s formal garden and one of the most significant public gardens in New York City.

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6.82 km

Conservatory Garden

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Well-tended gardens with beautiful flower beds, forest plants and numerous fountains, sculptures and benches.

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6.96 km

Burnett Memorial Fountain

Memorial

6.97 km

South Garden (English)

Garden

8.07 km

View of the Manhattan skyline from the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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9.10 km

Cleopatra's Needle (Central Park)

Highlight • Monument

Cleopatra's Needle in New York City is one of three Egyptian obelisks of the same name. The stele from the 15th century BC. It was installed on February 22, 1881 …

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9.39 km

Turtle Pond, Central Park

Highlight • Lake

In the lake "Turtle Pond" actually live turtles.

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9.89 km

Bench

10.1 km

Lake and bow bridge view

Highlight • Viewpoint

A place with a lot of charm and much photographed since the views are very beautiful.

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10.5 km

Turtle Pond, Central Park

Highlight • Lake

Turtles 🐢 as far as the eye can see, I even saw a huge snapping turtle there and that in the middle of Central Park

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11.0 km

Le Pain Quotidien Central Park

Highlight • Cafe

Great bistro with a very good breakfast menu.

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11.6 km

Sheep Meadow, Central Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

After the hustle and bustle of the city, here is a small quiet pool. However, not on weekends and public holidays when it feels like half of New York is here.

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11.8 km

Great view to Manhattan Midtown

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I can only confirm this beautiful view! Thumbs up !

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12.3 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

647 m

Surfaces

5.90 km

3.28 km

1.98 km

667 m

419 m

< 100 m

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Central Park

Thomas Moore Statue

Gapstow Bridge

Hallett Nature Sanctuary

The Dairy Visitor Center, Central Park

William Shakespeare Statue

Literary Walk

Women's Rights Pioneers Monument

The Mall

Bethesda Terrace Arcade

Navy Terrace - US Navy , US Marine Corps , US Coast Guard

Bethesda Fountain and Terrace

Bow Bridge, Central Park

View of the New York City Skyline from Central Park

The Ramble, Central Park

Belvedere Castle

Shakespeare Garden, Central Park

Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre

View of the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir

North Woods

Harlem Meer

Conservatory Garden, Central Park

Conservatory Garden

View of the Manhattan skyline from the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir

Cleopatra's Needle (Central Park)

Turtle Pond, Central Park

Lake and bow bridge view

Turtle Pond, Central Park

Le Pain Quotidien Central Park

Sheep Meadow, Central Park

Great view to Manhattan Midtown

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