One thing I absolutely love about living on the Upper East Side of Manhattan is the abundance of parks and running trails available. I live on the East River, a little less than a mile from Central Park and just a couple of blocks from Carl Schulz Park and the East River Promenade (UES).
The East River Promenade is my favorite path in all of Manhattan because you don’t get the tourists of Central Park or the honks and smog of the busy Manhattan streets. The promenade is a 6+ mile path along the East River that runs from 59th street all the way to the Triborough bridge. I prefer to start at 81st street, run through Carl Schulz Park and up to 116th street in Harlem. Days I want to add distance to this 3 miler, I can add about 2 miles by running each pier, each set of steps, the Randall Island foot bridge, and the green paths of Carl Schulz Park.
Amongst the fishermen, dog walkers, cyclists, runners, and nannies, I feel at home. The views of Roosevelt Island, the East Side skyline, boaters, and the Gracie Mansion are magnificent and provide a delightful escape from the hustle and bustle of the City. I highly recommend this route!
"To get to the finish line, you'll have to try lots of different paths" -Amby Burfoot
Beautiful views! I would love to have this much pavement to run on without the hills and cobblestone we have around here. Keep up the posts and greats photos!
ReplyDeletethanks girl! You might have to visit some time:)
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