Part of Manhattan's extensive waterfront greenway system, this spectacular path runs along the East River between Battery Park & 125th St., with a ~1 mile gap around the U.N. Great water & skyline views. Can wrap around to West side @Battery Park.
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Get up early to run the High Line! This popular 1.5 mile walkway elevated above the streets on Manhattan’s West Side features great views of the river & skyline, landscaping, and public art. Add on with Hudson River Greenway.
Montreal has a wonderfully preserved and refurbished old port and old city. There are numerous running options, down to the paths in the Old Port and the “Basin de Horloge”, and passing the famous Notre Dame church.
Scenic run through two riverfront parks along the Mississippi River, steps from the French Quarter. Great views of the Mississippi River, a festive scene, & numerous park features owing to recent improvements & connections. Good add-on opportunities!
Paved multi-use path atop the Mississippi River levee is a flat & uninterrupted run. There's a 22-mile section from Audubon Park west to St. Charles Parish and a 9-mile section in the Algiers Point area. Can be monotonous. Occasional river views, open & exposed.
A scenic paved trail in northwester Tampa with more of an urban feel stretches for nearly 6 miles from Waters Ave. at south to ending at Peterson Road Park at north. Good option near the airport.
Adjacent to downtown St. Petersburg, this is a scenic along Tampa Bay through waterfront parks with a jaunt out picturesque St. Pete Pier. Loop back through the Historic Old Northeast neighborhood under a lovely tree canopy, passing gorgeous homes.
A 50+ mile rail trail between St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and Tarpon Springs. Provides a good off-road opportunity for running. We've included a map, charts with segment distances, and pointers on the nicest sections.
The paved Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail follows the American River for 32 miles between Sacramento and Folsom Lake, featuring several riverfront parks. It's the anchor of running in the area. We've mapped the full trail and some good loop oprtions.