DISTANCE: Approximately 3.5 miles / 5.6 kilometers
LOCATION: Start inside Van Cortlandt Park just inside the 242nd St. subway entrance
BEST TIME TO RUN: Early morning or early evening offer cooler temperatures while the shade from the tress can offer cooler runs in the afternoon than other locations in NYC.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Vault Hill
The "Back Hills of Vanny"
Tortoise & Hare Statue
Lloyd’s Carrot Cake
Van Cortlandt Park House Museum
TIP: Enjoy the peace and tranquility of the forests. This route is great with a group of friends or if you want the solitude, you'll appreciate the escape from the fast pace of the city.
STRAVA: Van Cortlandt Park
Points of Interest
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