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Walkway Over The Hudson
Wednesday October 7, 10:00 AM
4.5 mile loop walk over the Hudson River crossing two
bridges.
We walk across the old railroad bridge walkway
then loop south and back over the vehicle bridge into Poughkeepsie.
--Arranged and lead by Y's Man William Weiss--
Rain date - Wednesday, October 14, 2026
WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT?
The Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park is the world's
longest elevated pedestrian bridge, spanning the Hudson River
between Poughkeepsie and Highland, New York in the allegorical
and beautiful Hudson Valley.
Originally opened in 1889 as the Poughkeepsie-Highland Railroad
Bridge, the Walkway was a thoroughfare for trains until 1974, when
a great fire twisted the tracks and ended its service as a rail line.
From 1974 until the mid-2000s, the bridge sat dormant until a
grassroots community campaign became involved, adapted the
structure into a pedestrian park, and opened it as Walkway Over
the Hudson in 2009.
To date, more than seven million people have visited to walk, run,
bike, skate, stroll, and take in breathtaking, unobstructed 360-
degree views of the Hudson River and its scenic surroundings.
Walkway Over the Hudson stands 212 feet above the Hudson
River.
The entire span is lined with a substantial, chest-high safety railing.
NOTE
This is a two-bridge walking loop approx. 4.5 miles,
mostly high over the Hudson and exposed to high winds if present.
Dress with good walking shoes and appropriate clothing.
Some stairs (35+- steps) at beginning.All walking surfaces are level, paved and smooth.
Bring sticks if needed.
Bathrooms along the way.
GETTING THERE
DESTINATION ADDRESS
Pulaski Park,162 Washington Street, Poughkeepsie, NY.
We will meet there no later than10:00 a.m.
Car pool or self drive.
Ride time from Westport is about 1hr 30min.
Upon arriving NLT 10 a.m., meet at the Parking Lot in the park.
ADMISSION
There is no fee to participate in this event.
LUNCH
THE GOVERNESS 1 Main Street
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(On the Hudson shore)
HOW TO RESERVE
RSVP is requested. There is no limit to number of participants.
Deadline: 10-5-26
Click Here to RSVP William
FOR MORE INFO ABOUT THIS EVENT
Email: william.wweiss@gmail.com
Phone: 201-538-5970
Go to walkway.org/visit for more information
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Spouses, significant others, and friends are most welcome.
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