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The Ramble
4.7 ★★★★★ 804 Google reviews · Running trail in New York, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from The Ramble'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.
A heavily wooded, 36-acre section of Central Park with rocky outcroppings, laced with walking paths.
What runners say about The Ramble
“So beautiful and big park, trees shade everywhere, flowers and green grass, the birds and goose, lovely paths, nice lakes .”
“It's secluded enough where you have a little peace and quiet, but felt safe enough to hike alone.”
We like talking walks through The Ramble during visits to Central Park. This is approx. 35 acres where you find a web of footpaths winding through bouldered and wooded areas of the Park. The Ramble is between The Lake and the 79th St. transverse street.
In my opinion, the Ramble is the best part of Central Park! The winding trails and heavily wooded areas transport you out of the city for an hour or two. Make sure to check out scenic spots like the Arch and the hilltop viewpoint for great views of the city.
This a a great nature trail to explore. You don’t even feel like you are in a big city just out in the wilderness. A lot of wildlife and places to explore. You can literally get lost in here.
Not so popular part of the park. Many tourist do not even go up here. Go and explore those paths.
Trail conditions & character
“So beautiful and big park, trees shade everywhere, flowers and green grass, the birds and goose, lovely paths, nice lakes .”
“So beautiful and big park, trees shade everywhere, flowers and green grass, the birds and goose, lovely paths, nice lakes .”
“It's secluded enough where you have a little peace and quiet, but felt safe enough to hike alone.”
Plan your run at The Ramble
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitecentralparknyc.org
- Phone(212) 310-6600
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–1 AM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–1 AM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–1 AM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–1 AM |
| Friday | 6 AM–1 AM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–1 AM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–1 AM |
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