The Best Running in New York
Looking for the best running in New York? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around New York. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top running spots in and near New York
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New York, New York
Central Park: East and West Drive Loop
6.1 mi / 374 ft gainCentral Park: East and West Drive Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near New York City, New York.Read more -
New York, New York
Run the Hudson River Greenway
4.318 mi / 212 ft gainTo get in both some sights and a workout, follow the Hudson River Greenway to views of the Statue of Liberty, the Chelsea Piers, and George Washington Bridge, to name a few. This easy-access run is best done in the early morning or early evening, to avoid pedestrian traffic and too much sun. Keep...Read more -
New York, New York
Run by the East River
4.07.2 mi / 90 ft gainBobby Wagner Walk has beautiful views of the river and Queens, and is the oldest segment of the Manhattan Waterfront Greenway, a 32-mile, discontinuous path around Manhattan. This quiet, easily accessible route is a great escape from city streets. A pedestrian bridge at East 63rd Street is the so...Read more -
New York, New York
Northwest Central Park Loop
3.63 mi / 164 ft gainNorthwest Central Park Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near New York City, New York.Read more -
New York, New York
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir Running Path
5.01.68 mi / 69 ft gainJacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir Running Path is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near New York City, New York.Read more -
New York, New York
Central Park North Woods Trail
3.73 mi / 262 ft gainCentral Park North Woods Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near New York City, New York.Read more -
New York, New York
Brooklyn Bridge Walk
5.02.4 mi / 26 ft gainBrooklyn Bridge Walk is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near New York City, New York.Read more -
Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn Bridge Park Piers
5.01.5 miStarting at the Brooklyn Main Street Park, you are on the right side of the Manhattan Bridge. Here you can check out the new outdoor climbing gym. Keep walking along the water and you'll soon come upon Pebble Beach. Now this beach is not exactly a "let's bring our beach chairs and spend the da...Read more -
Queens, New York
Astoria Park Loop Trail
1.26 mi / 36 ft gainAstoria Park Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near New York City, New York.Read more -
New York, New York
North Woods
3.83 mi / 305 ft gainNorth Woods is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near New York City, New York.Read more -
New York, New York
Fort Washington Park Greenway
8.06 mi / 581 ft gainFort Washington Park Greenway is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near New York City, New York.Read more -
Brooklyn, New York
Prospect Park Lake Loop
1.95 mi / 118 ft gainProspect Park Lake Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near New York City, New York.Read more -
Brooklyn, New York
The Green-Wood Cemetery
2.46 mi / 230 ft gainThe Green-Wood Cemetery is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near New York City, New York.Read more -
Queens, New York
Ridgewood Reservoir
2.23 mi / 194 ft gainRidgewood Reservoir is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near New York City, New York.Read more -
Lyndhurst, New Jersey
Dekorte Park Meadowlands Trail
5.03.26 mi / 26 ft gainDekorte Park Meadowlands Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near North Arlington, New Jersey.Read more -
Fort Lee, New Jersey
Long Path Trail along the Hudson
13.31 mi / 1214 ft gainLong Path Trail along the Hudson is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Englewood, New Jersey.Read more
