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View of Bow Bridge – The Pool, Central Park loop from 96th Street

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View of Bow Bridge – The Pool, Central Park loop from 96th Street

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View of Bow Bridge – The Pool, Central Park loop from 96th Street

04:36

17.7km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 16.5 km for 232 m

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

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

1

461 m

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Even in winter it is a very nice place to escape the hustle and bustle of the big city.

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2

1.07 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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3

2.12 km

American Museum of Natural History

Highlight • Monument

The American Museum of Natural History is one of the largest natural history museums in the world.

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4

4.40 km

View of Bow Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

4.62 km

Imagine Mosaic, Strawberry Fields

Highlight • Monument

At the 72nd Street, on the western side of Central Park, you will find the Strawberry Fields, where the John Lennon followers of the Imagine mosaic meet to sing. The …

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6

5.01 km

View of the Manhattan Skyline from Hernshead

Highlight • Viewpoint

Impressive view of the houses around the park.

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7

5.27 km

View of the New York City Skyline from Central Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view of the park and skyline.

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8.51 km

West side highway access

Viewpoint

9

17.1 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, …

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B

17.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.1 km

516 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.36 km

5.71 km

2.20 km

1.02 km

397 m

< 100 m

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