The longest elevated pedestrian bridge in the world, Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park, rises 212 feet above the river and is easily reached by a glass enclosed-21-story waterfront elevator in Poughkeepsie. On any given day — barring high winds, thunderstorms and lightning — power-walkers, dog-walkers, bicyclists, runners, parents pushing strollers, couples holding hands and people with limited mobility navigate the flat mile and a quarter crossing.
Read more here: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/25/nyregion/walkway-over-the-hudson-state-park-poughkeepsie-day-trip.html?_r=1
Walkway's elevator to Upper Landing Park in Poughkeepsie is currently open and operating from 9 a.m. until 90 minutes prior to the park's closing time.
SUNDAY, JULY 13 - Walkway’s electric tram will end service at 1 p.m.
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