DISTANCE: Approximately 5.5 miles / 8.9 kilometers
LOCATION: Start at Newport PATH Station and follow Town Square Place/Pavonia Avenue toward the Hudson River
BEST TIME TO RUN: Sunrise and sunset create vibrant backdrops for the Manhattan skyline as you trace the Hudson River shoreline in the second half of the run.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Lefrak Point Lighthouse
Newark Avenue Pedestrian Plaza
The Barrow Mansion
Jersey City Hall
Morris Canal Park
Colgate Clock
TIP: This route offers incredible waterfront and streetscape views. Bring your phone with you to snap a few photos from your run and remember to pay attention to your surroundings. There are cars, cyclists, and pedestrians along the route, so stay alert and be safe when crossing streets.
STRAVA: Downtown Jersey City
Points of Interest
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