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Central Park Map


The map below illustrates the main on-road loops and bridle path loops available to runners in Central Park. Loop distances and courses are as follows:
 
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6.03 miles (9.70 km) – Full Loop
This is the longest loop and the only one to circumnavigate the entire Park. It follows the main road from just above Central Park South to just below 110th Street. This distance is also available as a topographical map On the map combine these routes: The longer green, purple, blue, northern red and orange.

4.93 miles (7.93 km) – Upper Loop
Follows the same course as the 6-mile Loop (including the Harlem Hill section at the north end of the Park), but crosses the Park at the 72nd Street Transverse On the map combine these routes: the longer green, blue, northern red and both orange.

5.14 miles (8.27 km) – Lower Loop
Follows the same course as the 6-mile Loop (including the Central Park South section at the south end of the Park), but crosses the Park at the 102nd Street Transverse. On the map combine these routes: both of the green, the purple, blue, northern red and the longer orange.

4.04 miles (6.50 km) – Inner Loop
Follows the same course as the 6-mile Loop, but crosses the Park at the 102nd Street Transverse and at the 72nd Street Transverse (thereby excluding both the Harlem Hill and Central Park South sections of the Park). On the map combine these routes: both of the green, both orange and the blue.

1.72 miles (2.77 km) – Southern Loop
Comprised of the lower (Southern) Loop, which follows Central Park South and crosses the Park at the 72nd Street Transverse. On the map combine these routes: purple and the shorter orange.

1.42 miles (2.29 km) – Harlem Hill Loop
Comprised of the upper (northern) Loop, which goes up the Harlem Hill and crosses the Park at the 102nd Street Transverse. On the map combine these routes: northern red and the shorter green.

1.58 miles (2.54 km) – Reservoir Loop (on cinder track)
Reservoir Loop (marked at 110 yard intervals) following the fence around the body of water. On the map: Red reservoir route.

 
Bridle Path Distances
 
1.66 miles (2.67 km) - Reservoir Loop (on Bridle Path)
Following the Bridle Path just below the cinder track around the reservoir. On the map: Dotted purple reservoir route. Note: Horses have the right-of-way on the bridle paths.

2.5 miles (4 km) – Extended Bridle Path Loop
Extending the Bridle Path Reservoir Loop north to the 102nd Street Transverse and back to the reservoir. On the map combine these routes: Dotted purple reservoir and dotted green. Note: At approximately East 96th Street the route follows a short gravel hill to connect the Reservoir Loop and the path parallel to the East Drive.

 
Other Information
 
6-mile loop elevation map
NYRR detailed route descriptions
NYRR safety tips
MTA subway information