Walkway over the Hudson
May 21st, 2012 by Mr. C
The Walkway over the Hudson is a 1.28 mile pedestrian bridge that crosses over the Hudson River from Poughkeepsie to Highland, NY. This bridge was converted from an abandoned railroad crossing over to this pedestrian bikeway-walkway-Historic Park which opened in October of 2009. The smooth walk over the Hudson is not overly exciting nor challenging, however the breathtaking scenic views of the Hudson Valley from the bridge offers a nice slice of serenity with sights of power boats roaring up the river leaving some evidence of ripples in the water that lay beneath her. Along the shorelines of both sides of the river are railroad tracks running freight trains on the Highland side while Metro-North runs on the Poughkeepsie side. There is a Metro-North stop that is walking distance from the Walkway over the Hudson. The car ride over to Highland, NY from Northern NJ (about 60 miles away) was very scenic carving through mountains going past Woodbury, West Point, and Newburgh, NY.
Bicycles and dogs are welcomed on the Walkway as well but be sure to pickup after pooch!
Highland Entrance
87 Haviland Road
Highland, NY 12528
Poughkeepsie Entrance
61 Parker Avenue
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Tags: bridges, new york, planet chocko, walkway over the hudson
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