central park guided tour
Route 3 sample
Zipei Zhao, Tianshu Shi

Start(Beacon 0)
Start point for Route 3. This loop begins on an internal pedestrian path within the park path network rather than at a city street intersection. From here, the route proceeds toward a series of internal crossings on the east side of the loop.
Move forward about 83 meters on the main path toward the first crossing.
You are at the starting point of Route 3. Face forward along the main pedestrian path.

Beacon 1 – Crossing 1
An internal path crossing near the southeast side of the loop. The route instruction here is to turn left, then keep slightly to the right. A water drinking station will appear later along the route on the right.
Continue about 103 meters on the main path toward the next crossing.
Beacon 1. You are at the first crossing. Turn left here, then keep slightly to the right to remain on the Route 3 loop. There is a water drinking station ahead on the right.

Beacon 2 – Crossing 2
An internal crossing along the eastern side of the loop. The route continues straight here while favoring the left side of the path.
Continue about 43 meters toward the next crossing.
Beacon 2. You have reached Crossing 2. Continue straight and keep slightly to the left to stay on the main path.

Beacon 3 – Crossing 3
An internal crossing farther north on the eastern side of the loop. The route instruction here is to turn left. A bridge lies ahead on the next segment.
Continue about 81 meters on the path. Cross the bridge and continue toward the next checkpoint.
Beacon 3. Turn left here to remain on the Route 3 loop. A bridge is ahead.

Beacon 4 – Check Point
A checkpoint along the middle section of the loop after the bridge. This is not a turn instruction; it confirms that the route is still continuing correctly.
Continue about 83 meters toward the next crossing.
Beacon 4. Check point. Keep going on the main path.

An internal crossing on the upper western side of the loop. The route continues straight here while keeping slightly to the left.
Continue about 38 meters toward the next crossing.
Beacon 5. You are at Crossing 4. Continue straight here and keep slightly to the left.

A crossing on the western side of the loop. The route instruction here is to turn left at the first crossing on the left.
Continue about 151 meters on a longer segment toward the southwest side of the loop.
Beacon 6. You are at Crossing 5. Turn left at the first crossing on the left to stay on the Route 3 loop.

An internal crossing on the southwest side of the loop after one of the longer uninterrupted segments. The route continues straight here.
Continue about 97 meters. A water drinking station will appear on your right.
Beacon 7. You are at Crossing 6. Continue straight through this junction on the main path.

Beacon 8 – Water Drinking Station
A water drinking station on the right side of the route, located along the lower western return segment of the loop.
Continue forward about 119 meters to return to the starting point and complete the loop.
Beacon 8. A water drinking station is on your right.

Finish
End of the Route 3 loop at the original starting point.
You have returned to the starting point and completed the Route 3 loop.