Walkway Over the Hudson Historic State Park

This renovated 19th-century railroad bridge is now a pedestrian and bike path over the Hudson River. The bridge deck stands 212 feet above the river's surface and is 6,678 feet (roughly 1.25 miles) long, making it the longest, elevated pedestrian bridge in the world. 

In 1992 Walkway Over the Hudson, Inc., a not for profit corporation, started the effort to renovate the bridge that had deteriorated after a 1974 fire stopped regular rail service [see Contact Information below for more details].  It became a state park when finally opened in October 2009.

By train: Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park is located just 4 blocks north of the Metro North and Amtrak station in Poughkeepsie.

Driving Directions:

From the South/East: Take the Taconic State Parkway north to the Route 55/Poughkeepsie exit. Take Route 55 east towards Poughkeepsie. Stay on Route 55/44 through the City of Poughkeepsie, and take a right onto Columbus Drive (just past Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel and City Hall). Columbus Drive becomes Washington Street. Continue on Washington Street to right on Parker Avenue. Park entrance is on the left. Free parking is available in a large dirt field; a fee is charged at the paved parking area.  

From the South/West: Take Route 9W North. Just past the exit for the Mid-Hudson Bridge, take a right onto Haviland Road. Park entrance is on the left just beyond the Hudson Valley Rail Trail parking area.  A small paid parking area is at the trail head (for about a dozen cars); parking on the north side of Haviland Road is free.  There is also a large, free parking area at the Hudson Valley Rail Trail entrance.

From the North: Take the New York State Thruway (I-87) south to Exit 18, Poughkeepsie/New Paltz. Take right onto Route 299. Follow Route 299 east to Route 9W south. Make a left onto Haviland Road. Park entrance is on the left.