Central Park Loop
Hiking Trail, Track, and Bike Trail
Central Park, New York
The folks at Village Voice and The Corcoran Group like this place. Would you agree?
"Harlem hill ~.8 miles"(5 Tips)
"Lower loop is always crowded with tourists..."(3 Tips)
"Winner of Best Bike Ride in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue!"(2 Tips)
"your way up Cat Hill"(2 Tips)
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The Corcoran GroupOctober 11, 2013If you want to go for a peaceful run or bike ride, avoid during the weekends - the loop gets packed with tourists and other runners and bikers. Great workout though!
One of my favorite places in New York City! Note: there is a bathroom adjacent to the Columbus Circle entrance. Make sure you take care of business before heading into the park; bathrooms are scarce!- Brian GiambalvoJuly 7, 2019The hills of Central Park! There are 2 sets: the cat hills ~.25 miles just west of The Met and the Harlem hill ~.8 miles between W96 and the NW corner of the park.
Jamie FelixDecember 26, 2014Hands down the best 6.1 mile loop in New York City. Rival for best city run in the world in my book. Full of great views, people, and beautiful park. Harlem Hill is a proper climb.
Best place to go out for a run in New York! The full-loop is about 9.5km, and be prepared for some hills! Very good workout and beautiful view :)- Sarmistha SahooFebruary 5, 2016Winner of Best Bike Ride in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! The best time to ride is after 8 PM, when the park is a little less crowded.
Jen KJune 16, 2013Join the Nike Running Club. You'll complete the loop on a weekly basis with a group of newfound fitness groupies. Current meetup is on Tuesdays.
The iconic 6.4 mile loop is full of twists & turns, hills & trees, and views of the city.
Tracy HixonApril 15, 2016Great place to run, bike, people watch, check out the restored historic features.
- Village VoiceNovember 11, 2011Winner of Best Bike Ride in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! The best time to ride is after 8 PM, when the park is a little less crowded.
Ada OOctober 7, 2013Runners, use hand signals. Cyclists & other runners have no idea which way you are trying to go & may run right into you.
Great place to jog but beware of cyclists and tourists going the wrong way.
The Vitamin ShoppeMarch 15, 2012For those of you who enjoy breaking out your sneaker, iPod and sunglasses hit the pavement and take in the beauty of Central Park.
Kinjil MathurApril 9, 2015For runners, go before 11 am on weekends or too crowded to enjoy between tourist slow walkers and cyclists.
Learned to love running outside here. Even when I don't feel like running, I can't help but feel happy in this green retreat in the midst of NYC.
nycHealthyAugust 20, 2012Make NYC Your Gym on your bike! Check-in at Central Park Cycling Loop and for more info on Making NYC Your Gym visit: http://on.nyc.gov/T6Gc9J
Ally MannAugust 4, 2015Favorite run in the city. Get a nice breeze in the summer by running along the reservoir.- Lower loop is always crowded with tourists... It hurts when you run into them on a bike and you don't get any extra points like when you do it while driving.
Kristine YappJanuary 16, 2012Amazing place for a long run. Almost feels like you are out of the city and so many runners are out as well!
CellucorJanuary 21, 2013Get a head start on the crowd and enjoy the amazing scenery! Just be sure to stay hydrated!
Run any direction you want. The running lane is now 2x-wide. But, please, cycle counter clockwise. And clock anyone doing otherwise.
If you like space and hate tourists, bike before 7am and run before 8am on weekdays, +1 hour for weekends
If you plan to run the loop prepare to fight with the tourists cycling along the running path. Apparently they ignore the cycling path.
Daniel M.October 2, 2010If you're on inline skates, challenge yourself and take on the upper half of the park. It's a steep climb going up, but downhill is a thrill!
My place of serenity. Running the Path outlining the reservoir loop is my favorite.
So much better than runnin on a treadmill. Exept. I can't help but stop by the carts that sell roasted nuts lol.
Also, for the north side of the park: 110-72 = 5 miles, 110-102 = 1.4 miles. Plus lots of hills!- Nate FolkertOctober 3, 2012Midnight 4 mile costume run with fireworks on New Years Eve around the Central Park Loop. Unfortunately, no champagne at the water stops. Read more
a place where you can walk, run, jog... all u want to be healthy... keep running...
If you're walking/running/riding in a group, DON'T TAKE UP THE WHOLE LANE!!!
When you can't escape NYC...escape to Central Park. It's an Oasis in the City!- Valvetta McGee-HudsonMarch 16, 2016This is very attractive park of the tourist.Everyone likes this park
Terrance MurrayFebruary 21, 2013Fast way to get to 59th St but you must have 2 or more people in the car.....
If you turn at West 103rd and repeat the, "Harlem Hill Loop" then turn and repeat the lower loop by turning at east 72nd, you have a 15km lap.
Run run run. Be careful because bikers and runners both don't necessarily stay in designated lanes.
Michael CornerstoneNovember 8, 2013Just love the park , even if a rat just tried to rush me #eday #allday #CP
if you're on a bike, you've got to ride the great hill at least twice to get your legs going.
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