The only formally straight path in Central Park, lined by the largest stand of mature American elms in North America. The canopy formed by 150 trees planted in the 1860s creates a cathedral effect that has been photographed more than almost any other spot in the park.
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The only intentionally straight path in Central Park — a quarter-mile promenade of American elms forming a cathedral-like canopy overhead. The only place in North America with such a large stand of mature American elms, all planted in the 1860s. The southern end is Literary Walk, lined with bronze statues of Shakespeare, Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott, and other writers. The northern end leads directly to Bethesda Terrace, making this the park's central spine. Featured in countless films because the elm canopy photographs like nowhere else in the city. Most photogenic in autumn when the leaves turn gold.
Early evening creates beautiful shadows beneath the elm trees lining the promenade.
The American elm collection here is one of the largest surviving stands in North America.
The only intentionally straight path in Central Park — a quarter-mile promenade of American elms forming a cathedral-like canopy overhead. The only place in North America with such a large stand of mature American elms, all planted in the 1860s. The southern end is Literary Walk, lined with bronze statues of Shakespeare, Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott, and other writers. The northern end leads directly to Bethesda Terrace, making this the park's central spine. Featured in countless films because the elm canopy photographs like nowhere else in the city. Most photogenic in autumn when the leaves turn gold.
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