Bow Bridge, Central Park – Bethesda Fountain and Terrace loop from 86th Street

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Bow Bridge, Central Park – Bethesda Fountain and Terrace loop from 86th Street

Moderate

3.2

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Bow Bridge, Central Park – Bethesda Fountain and Terrace loop from 86th Street

03:07

11.9km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 9, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 1.30 km for 119 m

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

After 2.42 km for 246 m

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

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.62 km

Viewpoint

5.78 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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6.19 km

Bow Bridge, Central Park

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The Bow Bridge is one of 13 beautiful bridges in Central Park and is famous for its numerous films.

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6.39 km

Bethesda Fountain and Terrace

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Gorgeous fountain system

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7.43 km

Central Park

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One of the many panoramic points from Central Park towards Manhattan

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7.66 km

Central Park — 5th Avenue & 59th Street Entrance

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Central Park is a city park in central Manhattan in New York City. It was established in 1859 as a landscaped park and completed in 1873. This green lung is visited by more than 500,000 people on some days. Wikipedia

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7.90 km

Fifth Avenue

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At least 5th Avenue is pretty well known, the rodeo drive is m. E. even better known. But be it. There are many shops and of course the Protz Tower …

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8.02 km

Louis Vuitton Trunk Building

Highlight • Monument

NYC: an American pearl of modern architecture

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8.51 km

The Museum of Modern Art

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Overall, the MOMA is worth seeing, as this painting by Matisse alone proves. - I was disappointed with the allocation and themes of the various exhibition rooms, however.
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11.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.3 km

388 m

134 m

< 100 m

Surfaces