REMINDER - DEADLINE TO RESERVE 6/1/26

Join us to walk across the Hudson River as we take in the breathtaking views of this majestic waterway and its surroundings--

WALKWAY OVER THE HUDSON

A 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--

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Rain date - Wednesday, June 10, 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., we'll meet at the Parking Lot in the park.

ADMISSION

There is no fee to participate in this event.

LUNCH

Mahoney’s Irish Pub 35 Main Street

Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

(curated by William & Warren as “VG”)

HOW TO RESERVE

RSVP is requested. There is no limit to number of participants.

RSVP to William Weiss: william.wweiss@gmail.com   

Deadline: 6-1-26

Include number of persons in your party and your cell number.

FOR MORE INFO ABOUT THIS EVENT

Email: william.wweiss@gmail.com

Phone: 201-538-5970

walkway.org/visit

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Spouses, significant others, and friends are most welcome.

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