Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park is open everyday from 7 a.m. to Sunset. In October 2009. By car: take Route 9 to Route 9G north (Marist Drive).
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park is the world's longest elevated pedestrian bridge spanning 1.28 miles across the Hudson River between Poughkeepsie and Highland, New York. Walkway Over the Hudson opened as a legacy project of the Hudson Fulton Champlain Quadricentennial. The park provides access to the Hudson River's breathtaking landscape for pedestrians, hikers, joggers, bicyclists, a
05/31/2026
👕 NEW WALKWAY T-SHIRTS ON SALE 👕
Three new Walkway t-shirt designs are now available in our online store at shop.walkway.org! Don't delay, these are available in limited quantities while supplies last.
All proceeds benefit Friends of the Walkway, the nonprofit partner of New York State Parks, and its mission to connect communities and enhance the Walkway experience for all.
05/29/2026
🍋 LEMON LOVE 🍋
What started 16 years ago as a passion for perfect lemonade has grown into a Hudson Valley favorite. Lemon Love - located near the Ulster Welcome Center in Highland from April through December - brings people together on the Walkway one cup at a time. Try their new pickle lemonade!
Learn more at lemonloveusa.com or follow them at Lemon Love.
Did you know - Friends of the Walkway members can enjoy a complimentary Lemon Love lemonade and other special perks throughout the season? Join today at join.walkway.org.
05/28/2026
🍅 LOCAL PRODUCTS MEET WALKWAY VIEWS 🍓
Check out the best in local maple syrup, honey, jerky, pickles, and spices plus soaps, flowers, pet treats, jewelry, handcrafted goods, and more at the first-ever Walkway Market: A Taste NY Experience on Saturday, June 13 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Free admission! Free parking! Simply swing by the Ulster Welcome Center Plaza (87 Haviland Road, Highland, NY 12528) to shop and sample before strolling out onto the Walkway to see amazing views you wont find anywhere else.
Get complete details about the event at walkwaymarket.givesmart.com.
Sponsored by Chestnut Market, City Winery Hudson Valley, Northwell Health, Optum, Rutberg Breslow Personal Injury Law, and WMCHealth.
Taste NY
A visit to Walkway Over the Hudson delivers sweeping Hudson River views, fresh air, and a one-of-a-kind experience high above the Hudson River. Stretching 1.28 miles from Poughkeepsie to Highland, New York and standing 212 feet in the air, the world’s longest elevated pedestrian bridge offers breathtaking scenery in every direction, all within an easy day trip from anywhere in the region.
Plus its inclusive, accessible, and free to access!
Our friends from News 12 Hudson Valley recently stopped by to take a tour, meet our Ambassadors, ride the elevator, and hop on the electric tram – getting the full Walkway experience. Watch the video below to see what fun awaits you when you visit the park.
05/26/2026
📰 READ ALL ABOUT IT 📰
Check out the latest edition of the Friends of the Walkway newsletter and learn about how we're carrying Fred Schaeffer's legacy forward, using signage to transform the visitor experience thanks to Parks & Trails New York, and connecting more local kids to the Walkway than ever before via our AmeriCorps partnership.
Plus, there's updates about the new NY State Parks & Historic Sites maintenance building in Poughkeepsie and upcoming events like Walkway Market: A Taste NY Experience, and the July 4th Fireworks Spectacular!
Visit walkway.org/newsletter to read all about it.
05/25/2026
🇺🇸 WE REMEMBER 🇺🇸
05/23/2026
🛍 FREE BAGS FOR WALKWAY MARKET SHOPPERS 🛍
Thanks to our friends at Rutberg Breslow Personal Injury Law, the first 200 shoppers at Walkway Market: A Taste NY Experience on Saturday, June 13 will receive this FREE canvas tote bag to help haul all the local goodies you discover. Simply stop by the Friends of the Walkway booth when you arrive at the event to claim yours.
Walkway Market takes place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Walkway Over the Hudson's Ulster Welcome Center Plaza in Highland (87 Haviland Road, Highland, NY 12528).
This open-air farmers market features New York State makers, growers, and artisans offering everything from maple syrup and flowers to soaps, jewelry, handcrafted goods, and more - all set against the iconic backdrop of Walkway Over the Hudson. Admission and parking are free. Visit walkwaymarket.givesmart.com for complete information and to see all the vendors participating.
05/22/2026
🌙 SEE THIS VIEW TONIGHT 🌙
Tonight - Friday, May 22 - experience the majesty of the Hudson River at twilight during Walkway At Night on Walkway Over the Hudson from 8:30-10 p.m.
RSVP in advance at walkwayatnight.givesmart.com, or simply check-in at the gate when you arrive.
There's nothing like a moonlit stroll on the World's Longest Elevated Pedestrian Bridge!
(📸: Jeff Anzevino)
05/21/2026
🇺🇸 MEMORIAL DAY SUNSET FLAG CHANGING 🇺🇸
Join us on Sunday, May 24 for the annual Memorial Day Sunset Flag Changing Ceremony on Walkway Over the Hudson, presented by American Legion Post 739. As the sun sets over the Hudson River, veterans affairs leaders, local VFW members, and community performers will gather at the Center Overlook (by the flagpole) for a moving tribute featuring a four-gun salute, the playing of Taps, a performance of “God Bless America,” and a carnation toss into the river in remembrance of the fallen.
The ceremony begins promptly at 7:30 p.m. and lasts approximately 30 minutes. All are welcome to attend this solemn evening of reflection, gratitude, and remembrance.
05/21/2026
🕣 MAXIMUM WALKWAY TIME IS HERE! 🕣
These are the days! The long days! The days when the Walkway is open from 7 a.m. until 8:30 p.m! Our longest hours of the year run from now until August 2.
It's the most time we'll get all year to see you on the Walkway!
(📸: Hudson)
| Monday | 7am - 8pm |
| Tuesday | 7am - 8pm |
| Wednesday | 7am - 8pm |
| Thursday | 7am - 8pm |
| Friday | 7am - 8pm |
| Saturday | 7am - 8pm |
| Sunday | 7am - 8pm |