Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
Scenic Lookout, Hiking Trail, and Other Great Outdoors
Poughkeepsie
"Its gonna be windy, so either watch or don't bring a hat."(5 Tips)
"Awesome, the world's highest pedestrian bridge"(3 Tips)
"Great relaxing walk as well."(3 Tips)"This is a great place to walk, jog, bike or rollerblade."(9 Tips)
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Justin MichaelAugust 14, 2014This is the best thing to happen to the city of Poughkeepsie in years. Beautiful views and easy access to both sides. The best part is that The Hudson Valley Rail Trail connects for a great bike ride.
This is definitely a great spot for the annual balloon fest and I suggest get there by 5:30am as the parking lot fills quickly and swamped with hundreds of people
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Eliza ChickJuly 2, 2013Great for riding your bike across. Be observant of walkers though. Also it is not only dog friendly with doggie bags & trash cans, but there's water bowls on the walkway as well
Dianna JohnsonJuly 7, 2015Gorgeous views! A great place to take a leisurely stroll. Nice breeze all year round. Bring a hat with a visor. Don't come without your camera. And bring a bottle of water. I love it.
John WJuly 16, 2018Beautiful restored railway tressel into walking bridge over the Hudson River, beautiful view and a 2+ mile walk from Poughkeepsie and back
- Melissa ZayasMarch 19, 2019This is a great place to walk, jog, bike or rollerblade. It has beautiful scenery! Whether I am in the mood for a 1/2 mile walk or 3 miles I can do it at the walkway.
Diana BurkeAugust 10, 2014Awesome! Love it. There is no shade so summer sunny days are hot... but with a sun hat it is beautiful. Or try early morning sunrise, that is my favorite time :-)
Muralidhar BeharaJune 10, 2013If you are not from Poughkeepsie, take the Amtrak train to Poughkeepsie Stn. rest-up. Bring your bicycle to ride the bridge. There lunch options (gyros) at the entrance but limited especially veg.
Justin OrdovezaJanuary 3, 2017It's an old railroad bridge they turned into a pedestrian footbridge. It's gets cold and windy especially over the river so dress accordingly.
Houlihan LawrenceJuly 30, 2012Walkway Over the Hudson is the longest elevated pedestrian bridge in the world. There's a $5 parking fee that's good for the entire vehicle, but you don't have to pay to walk across the bridge.
Daniel McDonoughAugust 25, 2015Fun way to spend an afternoon. It's about 1.28 miles across each way. Great views.
Christine AultJune 24, 2013BRING PLENTY OF WATER for your dogs and/or try not to take dogs up on extremely hot days! Surface temp of the concrete is much worse for pups & many suffer from heat stroke! Stay alert & be careful!
JPOctober 26, 2015The high line of the north, a great connector that's worth a walk, run, or bike ride.
eric bornemannSeptember 2, 2020Cool way to experience the Hudson River. Great reuse of infrastructure.
Jackie VSeptember 12, 2015The view, the air and just the overall feeling you get from walking to and from the walkway.- Parks & Trails New YorkFebruary 18, 2015Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park is a participant in Parks & Trails New York's I Love My Park Day! Find more information by visiting www.ptny.org. Read more
Emma LarsonJune 21, 2015The view is great, but it's disappointingly un-parklike. It's a big concrete walkway with 2 benches in the middle.
Jimmy KastnerSeptember 8, 2014The view is hard to beat. The wind is constant. Ignore the bitter locals who hate this walkway.
Garrett OreillyAugust 6, 2014This is a great place to jog or run. The bridge itself is about 2 km across.
Humberto MartinezMarch 29, 2011Built in 1888, it was the longest bridge in the world at the time. It carried 3,500 WWII troop-filled train cars daily at its peak before shutting down after a 1974 fire that damaged the tracks. Read more
CHeck out the walkway (from the Ulster County Side). Parking is free! Beautiful Views! Take kids, pets, bikes.. don't miss out on the cool Talking Walkway feature! Read more
Chris BlakleyMay 28, 2012Bring sun screen. It isn't located in the best part of town. Parking at the bridge is $5.
Andrea GrayNovember 20, 2014It's the best walk ever not to mention it is freezing but yet so refreshing.
Joe CrobakFebruary 18, 2012An old bridge that was converted to a walkway/bikeway. Spectacular views of the Hudson river and surrounding areas.
WaleskaSeptember 11, 2011Walking distance from the Poughkeepsie Metronorth stop. Pretty views of the Hudson River and beyond. Very easy to walk & bike.
Sherri YoungNovember 10, 2012This is something you just have to do. It's an amazing walk. Very beautiful.
Use the restroom at either end because once you are up there, you're stuck. Lol!
this is such a fun and scenic walk, perfect for a sunny day. Smooth walking and great views up and down the river !
Jackie DimetroAugust 31, 2011Bring water and a camera. If you bring your dog please pick up after it.
Alex ChaucerFebruary 5, 2012Walk the bridge with your dog. Dog friendly with bags and trash cans at each end.
The new benches are made from salvaged wood from the Coney Island Boardwalk
Susan BrearleyJune 4, 2012Start the morning with a gorgeous walk over this resurrected train bridge, now a state park.
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Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
Poughkeepsie Railroad Bridge
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
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Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
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