The Ramble
The Ramble
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Neighborhood: Central Park
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- 81st St – Museum of Natural History • 7 min walk
- 72nd St • 8 min walk
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ALTippet
San Francisco, CA6,142 contributions
Oct 2021 • Friends
It was a warm all day and we wanted to go on a hike in the woods away from the crowds. The Ramble in Central Park did the trick. It has both paved and I paved walking trails close to popular attractions like the Bow Bridge or Shakespeare in the Park but a world away in terms of crowds. On the map, the Ramble is really a series of trails that essentially intersect with each other every few minutes. So if you randomly take a right or a left at each intersection, you could wander around in circles for hours. The paths are narrow so would be problematic if busy but it wasn’t too bad compared to the other parts of Central Park.
Getting to the Ramble was easy. We could either enter from the bottom via Bow Bridge or from the North via the Shakespeare Gardens and the Traverse. We took the C train to 72nd Street, walked through Strawberry Field, crossed the Bow Bridge and took one of the pathways to the Ramble.
There’s a bathroom at the Shed on the north end of the ramble but it seemed to be popular with a few of the homeless - so that was the only negative. But there does not seem to be a homeless issue with tents set up - just a couple of disheveled people using a public bathrooms. Lots of bathrooms towards the 79th St Traverse.
All in all, the Ramble was a very easy, scenic and green way to get away from the business and concrete of the other parts of the city.
Getting to the Ramble was easy. We could either enter from the bottom via Bow Bridge or from the North via the Shakespeare Gardens and the Traverse. We took the C train to 72nd Street, walked through Strawberry Field, crossed the Bow Bridge and took one of the pathways to the Ramble.
There’s a bathroom at the Shed on the north end of the ramble but it seemed to be popular with a few of the homeless - so that was the only negative. But there does not seem to be a homeless issue with tents set up - just a couple of disheveled people using a public bathrooms. Lots of bathrooms towards the 79th St Traverse.
All in all, the Ramble was a very easy, scenic and green way to get away from the business and concrete of the other parts of the city.
Written October 22, 2021
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johnnnita
Napa, CA2,373 contributions
Mar 2022
On our mostly full day in Central Park this March, using my Google maps app, my wife and I took a walk through the Ramble. It's quite a beautiful and serene woodland area right smack dab in the middle of Central Park.
On our way, we experienced a sense of calm, getting somewhat lost and enjoying magnificent views of Central Park Lake and the Ramble Arch. Apparently, there are a number of arches in the park and we were lucky to view one of them here.
You definitely want to explore this area. You can find a nice map on the Central Park website. We never felt unsafe and glad we did it.
On our way, we experienced a sense of calm, getting somewhat lost and enjoying magnificent views of Central Park Lake and the Ramble Arch. Apparently, there are a number of arches in the park and we were lucky to view one of them here.
You definitely want to explore this area. You can find a nice map on the Central Park website. We never felt unsafe and glad we did it.
Written July 15, 2022
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Crystal X
Long Island, NY352 contributions
Oct 2020
Easy to find but you might get lost upon the trees and pathways. We had a stroller and the major paved paths are great, some up and down hills but easy to access. There are off track paths with woodchips and dirt, some rocks to climb up on and a little creek to rest your feet at. We got lost but found our way out eventually, there is also a regularly cleaned toilet at the north hill of the rambles. Nice little hike if you're looking to escape the loud city, but there are plenty of squirrels to keep you company.
Written October 10, 2020
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TravelingSoccerLoon
Saint Paul, MN7,941 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
There is much to explore in Central Park, and this is a unique area that is hilly and wooded with multiple different paths that allow you to get lost a bit as you stroll through. Less crowded than other areas. Nice views of The Lake from an elevated position. I walked through here after visiting the Bethesda Fountain taking the long way around The Lake over to the Bow Bridge.
Written April 10, 2024
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Traveller
New York City, NY3,324 contributions
Jan 2022
I walked through The Ramble in January 2022 during a very long walk in Central Park. I found it to be a very peaceful place and I felt like I was walking in a forest. I walked from Belvedere Castle in to The Ramble and then on to Bow Bridge. I had a map of Central Park which helped me take the right paths.
Written January 10, 2022
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Luvs2TravelAnywhere
New York City, NY7,145 contributions
Jul 2015
The Ramble is 38 acres of woodlands with a maze of trails in Central Park from 73rd to 78th Streets. There are a lot of bird watchers who come here because there are 260 species to be found. It's gorgeous!
Written June 30, 2015
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NUTN2000
Staten Island, New York458 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
Very nice walk. Temporarily remove yourself from the city environment without traveling upstate.
Lots of birds to set your sites on. Paths taking you here and there...
Not as packed with tourists as they flock towards the fountain and bridges.
Lots of birds to set your sites on. Paths taking you here and there...
Not as packed with tourists as they flock towards the fountain and bridges.
Written May 31, 2018
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Brad
Hong Kong, China181,147 contributions
Nov 2015 • Couples
The Ramble refers to the area of Central Park between The Lake around 73rd Street and Shakespeare Garden and Belveder Castle at 79th Street. This is a area of Central Park where you'll find footpaths winding through wooded area. You'll pass nice bedrock formations, streams, interesting flora and lots of rural space.
The Ramble is one of those places where the traffic of NYC seems to disappear and you start to forget that you are in one of the busiest and most crowded cities in the world. Walks through the Ramble often place you in spots where you only see a handful of other people if any at all which is nice if you need a break from the the urban jungle which surrounds you.
In the end, this is one of many interesting areas of Central Park. You can conveniently include a pass through The Ramble before or after visiting the attractions mentioned above at 79th Street or if walking north of the The Lake past the Loeb Boathouse.
The Ramble is one of those places where the traffic of NYC seems to disappear and you start to forget that you are in one of the busiest and most crowded cities in the world. Walks through the Ramble often place you in spots where you only see a handful of other people if any at all which is nice if you need a break from the the urban jungle which surrounds you.
In the end, this is one of many interesting areas of Central Park. You can conveniently include a pass through The Ramble before or after visiting the attractions mentioned above at 79th Street or if walking north of the The Lake past the Loeb Boathouse.
Written August 16, 2016
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lizakq
Naguabo1,696 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
Nice for a stroll and to escape the crowds. Visited on Christmas and found it beautiful but really can't wait to go again on spring or summer.
Written April 15, 2024
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StephenCross
Dublin, Ireland31,579 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
The Ramble is a bit wilder and less kept area of Central Park. It’s a wonderful piece of nature and the life on the water and in the brambles is amazing.
Written March 27, 2023
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