WALKWAY OVER THE HUDSON

A 4.5 mile loop walk over the Hudson River crossing two bridges.

We go across the old railroad bridge walkway

then we loop back over the vehicle bridge just south into Poughkeepsie.

--arranged and lead by Y's Man Will Weiss--

Friday, December 5, 2025

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 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.

It's 1.28 miles long from gate to gate.

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, layered, warm clothing, gloves and hat. 

Some stairs (35 steps) at beginning.

All walking surfaces are level, paved and smooth. 

Bring sticks if needed. 

Bathrooms along the way. 

Not handicapped accessible.

Elevator closed for the season.

GETTING THERE

DESTINATION ADDRESS

Pulaski Park,162 Washington Street, Poughkeepsie, NY.

we will meet there at 10 a.m.

 Car pool or self drive.

Ride time from Westport is approx. 1hr 30min.

Upon arriving NLT 10 a.m., we'll meet at the Parking Lot in the park.

Free parking is available near the Poughkeepsie entrance to the Walkway

in Pulaski Park.

ADMISSION

There is no fee to participate in this event.

LUNCH

Mahoney’s Irish Pub

(curated by William & Warren as “VG”)

HOW TO RESERVE

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

RSVP to William Weiss   

Deadline: 12-4-25

CLICK HERE TO RSVP TO WILL WEISS

Include number of persons in your party and your cell phone 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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