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Columbus Circle – Literary Walk loop from 50th Street

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Columbus Circle – Literary Walk loop from 50th Street

Moderate

3.0

(3)

47

runners

Columbus Circle – Literary Walk loop from 50th Street

00:40

6.36km

30m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 26, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 1.02 km for 724 m

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

After 2.29 km for 284 m

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

After 3.85 km for 191 m

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

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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769 m

Columbus Circle

Highlight • Monument

Transportation hub at the southwest corner of Central Park and measuring point for all distances to and from New York

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2

1.82 km

Sheep Meadow, Central Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

After the hustle and bustle of the city, here is a small quiet pool. However, not on weekends and public holidays when it feels like half of New York is here.

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3

2.01 km

William Shakespeare Statue

Highlight • Monument

1492 - He discovered the tranquil land of America
Or was it the Scandinavians...


Anyway, today it looks like “look around” 😃

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4

2.07 km

Literary Walk

Highlight • Monument

A bronze sculpture of Christopher Columbus by Jeronimo Suñol outdoors is being installed in Central Park, Manhattan, New York. The statue was created in 1892 to commemorate the 400th anniversary …

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5

2.24 km

Balto Statue

Highlight • Monument

Good boy. Balto, the sled dog depicted in this statue in Central Park, is one of the lead dogs that helped carry a life-saving diptheria antitoxin serum to the town …

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6

2.86 km

View of Bethesda Fountain and The Lake

Highlight • Monument

The Angel of the Waters by Emma Stebbins (1815-1882) was erected as a memorial to the construction of the Croton Aqueduct in New York's Central Park. The bronze statue stands …

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7

3.98 km

West Drive, Central Park

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Best running track in NY

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6.36 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.19 km

136 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.53 km

2.28 km

384 m

107 m

< 100 m

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