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The North Woods

North Woods tunnel

This is the other side of the Loch's tunnel. We have now entered the North Woods. Since the North Woods area is remote, you may want to take the Park's drive to the Harlem Meer, bypassing the North Woods. In that case, take the roadway above the tunnel. The Loch should be on your left when you head towards the Meer.

Central Park north drive

If you choose the roadway to the Harlem Meer, you'll be descending a big curvy hill and coming down this road, which runs parallel to 110th Street and is often quite near it.

Central Park drive near 1105h

Facing the other way, the Meer (lake) soon comes into view.

110th Street, Central Park

Another possibility is going to 110th Street, the Park's northern boundary, and crossing there. This is Central Park's entrance at 110th and Central Park West.

Old walls and buildings

You'll see remnants of an old wall here. The North Woods had a series of fortifications during the American Revolution and the War of 1812. Part of the old blockhouse (not shown here) remains.

The North Woods

However, we DO want to visit the North Woods. I like to go when there are not many leaves so I can see farther.

Squirrel in the North Woods

See the squirrel?

Stream

Second waterfall

Wooden bridges

Cat

I hope this cat has a home. It looks well cared-for.

Central Park, Tour 2

1. Park, 81st-96th 2. Pool, Loch 3. You are here. North Woods
4. Harlem Meer 5. Conservatory North Garden 6. Consv. Middle Garden
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