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New York County

Harlem Meer – The Pool, Central Park loop from 86th Street

Hiking trails & Routes

New York County

Harlem Meer – The Pool, Central Park loop from 86th Street

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71

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Harlem Meer – The Pool, Central Park loop from 86th Street

01:26

5.40km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 10, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 1.41 km for 700 m

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

After 2.49 km for 96 m

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

After 2.77 km for 1.08 km

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

After 4.01 km for 205 m

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

After 4.44 km for 570 m

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

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

368 m

The El Dorado

Highlight • Monument

The El Dorado is a historic apartment building on Central Park West. The iconic building is a staple of the NYC skyline on the Upper West Side. Many notable people have lived here throughout the building's history.

Tip by

2

602 m

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!

Tip by

3

2.23 km

The Blockhouse (Central Park)

Highlight • Historical Site

A small, barely visible house in the forest north of the park

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Tip by

4

2.54 km

Harlem Meer

Highlight • Lake

Harlem Meer is a small lake in Central Park and a popular destination for park visitors. It has a great path around it, ideal for a leisure stroll or a relaxing break on one of the benches.

Tip by

5

3.45 km

Glen Span Arch, Central Park

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

West Drive follows the western edge of Central Park and includes the Glen Span Arch, a charming stone arch that marks the Ravine's western limits, along with captivating water features.

Tip by

6

3.92 km

The Pool, Central Park

Highlight • Lake

Near the West 100th Street entrance to Central Park, the Pool is a tranquil, secluded-feeling water body in Central Park. Located on the West Side between 100th and 103rd Streets, it is great for a relaxing walk and picnicking, with some of the best fall foliage views in Central Park. Red maples, sweetgums, and willows line the shoreline, and the area is great for birdwatching due to its proximity to the northern woodlands. The Pool is part of a series of landscapes connected by water. At its eastern edge, water flows under a rustic bridge and cascades down a 20-foot waterfall, and becomes the Loch, a stream that winds through the Ravine and into the Harlem Meer.

Tip by

B

5.40 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.21 km

156 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.43 km

1.04 km

703 m

197 m

< 100 m

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