Look for Greater Walkway Experience 360-degrees of discovery signs at key points of interest throughout Dutchess and Ulster Counties.
Enjoy recreational fishing, picnicking, lake swimming, and gentle hiking paths at Berean Park, with more strenuous trails toward the peak. Seasonal activities include mountain biking and snowshoeing.
The Greater Walkway Experience and digital presence is made possible by grants from Empire State Development and its I LOVE NEW YORK program under Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Regional Economic Development Council Initiative. Additional support provided by Ulster County IDA, Hudson Valley Greenway, partners, and sponsors.
Look for Walkway Over the Hudson on the I Love NY app.
A recreation zone for all levels of adventure
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Enjoy this stunning 250-acre state park with scenic overlooks and 2.5 miles of trails, named for Scenic Hudson founding member and activist Franny Reese. A wild woodland preserved
Franny Reese State Park Stroll by the Yelverton House, the oldest wooden structure in Ulster County, and Bob Shepard Highland Landing Park, with its boat launch and deep-water dock. View British cannon balls at Highland’s Town Hall.
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Walk the tree-lined streets of Poughkeepsie’s oldest neighborhood, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. See an eclectic mix of business and residential uses. Community-driven urban renewal
Union Street Historic Neighborhood Reconnect to this historic immigrant enclave. Enjoy an ethnic restaurant or Italian bakery near the train station and beneath the Walkway.
Riverfront reinvented by the past, present and future
The heart of the old world at the foot of the Walkway
Enjoy Highland’s architecture, boutique shops, breweries, and restaurants in this quaint hamlet.
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Classic, small town America
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WEST OF THE HUDSON RIVER Flip over to the large map to view each Discovery Zone and its features. The legend provides approximate distances to each zone from the Walkway’s western and eastern gates. Visit walkway.org for complete descriptions of each Discovery Zone.
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Little Italy
Stroll from Main Street or the train station and enjoy a meal at one of the nearby waterfront restaurants. Walk north through Waryas Park and the Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum to historic Upper Landing Park for stunning views of the Walkway. An economic engine
Walk the Loop trail and its additional spurs for easy access to nature trails in Franny Reese State Park, neighborhood walks and miles of rail trails in Ulster and Dutchess counties. Please note that the Mid-Hudson Bridge is open to pedestrians, weather permitting, from dawn to dusk. Enjoy Hudson River views from two bridges
NEW! Walkway Loop Trail
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Walk Garfield Place and the nearby streets to take in the architecture of its historic landmark homes, many of which have been restored. Nearby Christ Church, completed in 1888, stands at the base of Academy Street.
Enjoy bustling restaurants and shops around Market and Main Street. Don’t miss First Friday celebrations and shows at the Bardavon 1869 Opera House. A notable industrial and civic center
high above the Hudson River at the center of Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park, with opportunities to explore in every direction.
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A stunning panorama unfolds
EAST OF THE HUDSON RIVER
Experience 360˚ of Discovery!
Sentinels to Poughkeepsie’s Gilded Age
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WALKWAY FAST FACTS
Dutchess Welcome Center Opening Late Spring To match our beautiful new Ulster Welcome Center outside the Walkway’s west gate, we’re excited to complete construction and open our Dutchess Welcome Center on the east approach in late spring 2019. The project features indoor restrooms, an information window, expanded seating areas, a new entrance into the Orchard Place neighboorhood, increased informational signage, and more.
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Be Part of Our Next Ten Years October 3, 2019 marks ten years since the Walkway’s opening. Your support of our Campaign To Sustain will create new programs, sustainability initiatives, capital projects, and special events to benefit the Hudson Valley. Lend your support today and make a tangible difference in the Walkway’s second decade!
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Name a Bench or Medallion Engraved bronze medallions installed along the railing at the Center Overlook recognize individual, family, foundation, and corporate donors. Unique benches, with seats made of repurposed wood from the Coney Island boardwalk, feature plaques to honor and memorialize Walkway donors.
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Become an Ambassador Our red-vested volunteer Ambassadors are Walkway’s pulse, serving as greeters, tour guides, and information providers. Join this lively group and help us make the Walkway the friendliest park in the world!
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Opened in 1889 as the Poughkeepsie-Highland Railroad Bridge, the “Great Connector” linked the industrial northeast with the developing midwest. At the time, it was the longest bridge in the world. On May 8, 1974, a spark from an eastbound train led to a great fire on the bridge. Over 700 feet of track was destroyed, and no rail traffic would ever again cross the span. Rebuilt and reopened in October 2009 following a decades-long grassroots campaign, Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park exists today thanks to the efforts of a dedicated friends group, the Dyson Foundation, the generosity of many donors, and a strong partnership with New York State. At 212 feet above the Hudson River and 1.28 miles across, Walkway Over the Hudson is the world’s longest elevated pedestrian bridge. Visitors take in scenic views north to the Catskills, and south to the Hudson Highlands. Inducted into the Rail-Trail Hall of Fame in 2016, the Walkway connects the Hudson Valley Rail Trail in Ulster County with the William R. Steinhaus Rail Trail in Dutchess County. The park has welcomed over five million visitors from all 50 states and 52 countries to enjoy walking, cycling, and running amidst its unrivaled beauty.
PARKING
Entrances have metered parking managed by NYS Parks.
THE GREAT CONNECTOR
WALKWAY PARK OFFICE (NYS PARKS): 845-834-2867 nysparks.com
WALKWAY WEST (Highland Entrance) Parking: 87 Haviland Rd., Highland, NY 12528
WALKWAY EAST (Poughkeepsie Entrance) Parking: 61 Parker Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 On foot, the stairs at Washington St. are 0.7 miles from the train station.
UPPER LANDING PARK (Elevator Entrance) Parking at train station. 83 N. Water St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
ELEVATOR STATUS
NYS Parks is upgrading the waterfront elevator to open in summer 2019. Call 845-834-3641 for status. The Washington Street entrance to the Walkway is only 0.7 miles from the waterfront by foot. Taxi, Uber, and Lyft services are available.
GROUP TOURS
Guided group tours of this historic railroad bridge conducted by trained Walkway Ambassadors available by advance reservation. Breathtaking river and mountain views, fresh air, and scenic Hudson Valley vistas. Tour groups will appreciate the enhanced bus turnaround on Haviland Road. Contact: tours@walkway.org
POUGHKEEPSIE TRAIN STATION
The Washington Street entrance is 0.7 miles from the train station. Amtrak: 800-872-7245 | amtrak.com Metro-North: Call 511 or visit: mta.info/mnr/getaways Bus service available through Dutchess County Transit
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Welcome to the Walkway! Bienvenidos al Walkway! Bienvenue à la Walkway! 歡迎光臨 Walkway! Willkommen im Walkway! Welkom op de Walkway! へようこそ Walkway! ДоброПожаловатьнаWalkway!
Your Public University WELCOME TO OUR CAMPUS… visit the SAMUEL DORSKY MUSEUM OF ART, attend a PLANETARIUM SHOW, see a THEATRE production or check our WEBSITE for more events.
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The Walkway is proud to be a Gateway for the Empire State Trail
SPRING 2019 VICINITY MAP & GUIDE POUGHKEEPSIE & HIGHLAND NEW YORK
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Coppola’s
La Fantasia Ristorante Serving up authentic renditions of classic Italian favorites. Located on Highland side of the Walkway. Ramp up to restaurant.
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Business Meetings & private Parties, Rehearsal Dinners Birthdays Bridal/Baby Showers Family Gatherings Business Luncheons
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