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The Ravine
4.7 ★★★★★ 130 Google reviews · Running trail in New York, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from The Ravine'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 90-acre, deciduous woodland & stream tucked into Central Park, inspired by the Adirondacks.
What runners say about The Ravine
“The sound of the rushing water enhanced the beautiful scenery , the people were very nice too.”
“I had a wonderful peaceful day here doing photography at the waterfalls with my Nikon camera.”
A nice recently redone with nice paths and lots of new plants. There are quite a few places to get close to the stream and take nice pictures.
Excellent for birders! Children too will love exploring this space in Central Park. Really cool area for romantics or lovers to find a semi-private shady area in the park but keep in mind & be aware that sometimes you'll run into a creep or two so be ready to stare them away
A surprising find in the city. Not too far off the main walking path, it’s worth the detour. After all, how often do you get to see a NYC waterfall?
Trail conditions & character
“You'll lose sight of the city scape, meandering along a stream, and spotting two famous arches, a waterfall and unparalleled forested beauty.”
“I had a wonderful peaceful day here doing photography at the waterfalls with my Nikon camera.”
Plan your run at The Ravine
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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- 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–12 AM |
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