central park guided tour
Route 1 sample
Zipei Zhao, Tianshu Shi

Start
South side of the Heckscher area in Central Park, on an internal pedestrian path within the park path network. This route remains inside the park and follows a loop around the Heckscher area.
Move forward for about 118 meters on the main pedestrian path.
You are at the south side of the Heckscher area in Central Park. This route begins on an internal pedestrian path rather than on a city street. Face forward into the loop and stay on the main path.
Beacon 1 - Crossing 1
East side of the loop. The route continues straight here, keeping slightly to the left on the main path.
Continue about 23 meters on a short segment toward the next crossing.
Beacon 1. You are at the first internal crossing on the east side of the loop. Continue straight and keep slightly to the left to remain on the main path.
Beacon 2 - Crossing 2
East-northeast side of the loop. Another internal crossing within the park path network. The route continues straight here, again favoring the left side of the main path.
Continue for about 78 meters on a longer segment. A water drinking station will appear on your left.
Beacon 2. You are at another internal crossing. Continue straight and keep slightly left to stay on the main loop.
Beacon 3 – Water Drinking Station 1
North-central part of the loop. A water drinking station is located on the left side of the path.
Continue forward about 112 meters on the main path toward the next crossing near the north side of the loop.
Beacon 3. A water drinking station is on your left.
Beacon 4 – Crossing 3
North side of the loop, roughly toward the 65th Street side of the Heckscher area. This is another internal crossing where the route continues straight while keeping slightly to the left.
Proceed about 93 meters as the route curves toward the west side of the loop.
Beacon 4. You are near the north side of the Heckscher area. Continue straight and keep slightly left to remain on the main loop.
Beacon 5 - Crossing 4
Northwest side of the loop. This internal crossing is closer to the west side of the park and toward the Umpire Rock side of the Heckscher area. The route continues straight here, keeping slightly left.
Continue about 51 meters. Another water drinking station will appear on your left.
Beacon 5. You are on the northwest side of the loop. Continue straight and keep slightly left on the main path.
Beacon 6 – Water Drinking Station 2
West side of the loop. A water drinking station is located on the left side of the path.
Continue about 15 meters on a short segment toward the next crossing.
Beacon 6. A water drinking station is on your left.
Beacon 7 – Crossing 5
Southwest side of the loop near the south end of the Heckscher area. This is an internal crossing where the route continues straight, keeping slightly to the left.
Continue about 107 meters toward the south side of the loop. A final water drinking station will appear on your left before the end.
Beacon 7. You are near the southwest side of the loop. Continue straight and keep slightly left to remain on the main path.
Beacon 8 – Water Drinking Station 3
South side of the loop near the starting area. A water drinking station is located on the left side of the path. The starting point is a short distance ahead.
Continue forward about 11 meters to return to the starting point and complete the loop.
Beacon 8. A water drinking station is on your left. You are now close to the starting point.
Finish
End of the loop at the original starting point on the south side of the Heckscher area.
You have returned to the starting point and completed the Route 1 loop.