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Hallett Nature Sanctuary
4.7 ★★★★★ 263 Google reviews · Running trail in New York, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Hallett Nature Sanctuary's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Wooded area within the city's storied Central Park, offering trails, a pond & local bird species.
What runners say about Hallett Nature Sanctuary
“The paths provide a great view of the adjacent pond and provide a great walkway through the area.”
“It’s hidden and quiet so you feel like you are out in the woods and not in the middle of one of the world’s busiest cities.”
One of my favorite Central Park spots. It’s hidden and quiet so you feel like you are out in the woods and not in the middle of one of the world’s busiest cities. Also, it’s one of the best locations in the park to view wildlife, and especially birds.
I can’t believe that this place is in NYC, I felt that I was in the middle of nowhere but if you walk a few minutes you find yourself in the chaos of Manhattan Marvelous place, there were a countless birds and squirrels and this beautiful raccoon It’s nice to take a minute and appreciate this place Must go ❤️🩹
A hidden cove within Central Park, of many small winding forested trails. Also secluded nooks, some of which, have artistically carved benches and railings. And the the pond, actually have large golden/yellowish fish. Yes, most likely, released goldfish and koi.
This is a great area within Central Park. We loved the cute benches and railings made of repurposed branches. The pathway was comfortable and soft under foot, made with compressed wood chips. The views and lookout points all offer different beautiful views and perspectives.
Trail conditions & character
“The paths provide a great view of the adjacent pond and provide a great walkway through the area.”
“It’s hidden and quiet so you feel like you are out in the woods and not in the middle of one of the world’s busiest cities.”
“Nice little wooded area in Central Park just below W59th.”
“The pathway was comfortable and soft under foot, made with compressed wood chips.”
Plan your run at Hallett Nature Sanctuary
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websitecentralparknyc.org
- Phone(212) 310-6600
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–6 PM |
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