Harlem Meer – The Pool, Central Park loop from 103rd Street

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Harlem Meer – The Pool, Central Park loop from 103rd Street

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Harlem Meer – The Pool, Central Park loop from 103rd Street

02:18

8.81km

60m

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 14, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 7.76 km for 275 m

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

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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Cathedral of St. John the Divine

Highlight • Religious Site

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Riverside Park

Highlight • Rest Area

A beautiful park right on the Hudson, away from the hustle and bustle. Good for running, fairly shady from spring.

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Apollo Theater

Highlight • Monument

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View of the Former Hotel Theresa

Highlight • Historical Site

Here stayed Fidel Castro formerly

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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.

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North Woods

Highlight • Waterfall

The North Woods in Central Park is a peaceful, wilderness-like experience in the heart of the Big Apple. Runners can explore wooded trails, waterfalls, and streams modeled after the Adirondack …

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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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