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  1. Inwood Hills Park - Trail Running

    For the best run in NYC—plus a view into some awesome natural caves! It's a great spot to bring your pup for a run, and ties into the neighboring Fort Tryon Park for a longer day.

    Difficulty
    2 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    7.8 miles
    Duration
    45-90 minutes
  2. Van Courtlandt Park - Trail Running

    Go for a run on one of the best and toughest 5k cross country trails in the country.

    Difficulty
    3 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    8.3 miles
    Duration
    .5 - 1 hour
  3. Alley Pond Park - Trail Running

    One of the hidden gems of Queens, this massive park is rarely talked about but well worth the trip!

    Difficulty
    2 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    6.1 miles
    Duration
    1-2 hours
  4. Bear Mountain - Trail Running

    16 miles (Or less. Or more.) of trail running epic-ness.

    Difficulty
    3 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    38.1 miles
    Duration
    Varies, depending on what trail you get on.
  5. Old Croton Aqueduct Trail

    If you're up for an ultra-long run, you can make the 41-mile trek from Central Park up to Dobbs Ferry in Westchester, or you can just hop on for a short jaunt at many points on the trail. It's a rad way to explore the city—and get out of it!

    Difficulty
    2 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    16.0 miles
    Duration
    1 - 6 hours, depending on how far you would like to go.
  6. Palisades Interstate Park - Trail Running

    Whether you're looking for a hellish climb or just a long run along the Hudson, free from the crowds of NYC, this is the spot.

    Difficulty
    3 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    8.9 miles
    Duration
    1-4 hours
  7. Camp Smith Trail - Running

    The toughest trail you'll run near NYC.

    Difficulty
    5 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    36.4 miles
    Duration
    2-3 hours
  8. Sandy Hook - Trail Running

    Sandy Hook is the perfect beach spot when you're hoping to get in an epic run on sand, trails or road, and especially if you're hoping to follow it up with a swim and a lazy day (or two) at the beach.

    Difficulty
    2 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    23.4 miles
    Duration
    1-1.5 hours
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