Running Map - Cross-Island Bike Path - Throgs Neck Park

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Throgs Neck Park - Cross-Island Bike Path (Joe Michaels Mile)

If you feel cramped by all the buildings in the New York metropolis, this is a nice break along the shore. This is an out and back run, with little shade but plenty of ocean breeze. Being a bike path, it is all paved, flat and fast course. If you want an even longer run you can head south to Alley Pond Park or make a quick loop in Crocheron Park.

Throgs Neck Park

Throgs Neck Park, from beginning to end is a 2/3 mile bike path.

Cross-Island Bike Path (North of Crocheron Park)

From Throgs Neck Park to the bridge to Crocheron Park you have a nice 1 and 2/3rd mile bike path.

Cross-Island Bike Path (South of Crocheron Park, aka Joe Michaels Mile)

Joe Michaels Mile starts at Northern Boulevard across from Alley Pond Park and heads north towards Crocheron Park. From Northern Boulevard to the bridge is about 8/10 of a mile. It is nice, flat and fast. In total, an out and back run will get you about 6.25 miles. It may be slightly longer.

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Directions

Running: Run along Northern Boulevard from Alley Pond Park. Cross the street at the corner of the Cross-Island Expressway and Northern Boulevard.