Directions to the Walkway
Parking: Entrances have metered parking managed by NYS Parks.
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. (131 Washington Street) 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 at Upper Landing Park: The 21-story, glass-enclosed ADA-compliant elevator on the Poughkeepsie waterfront at Upper Landing Park operates from 9 a.m. until 90 minutes before park closing time. When open, the elevator is staffed at all times. The beautiful ride to the top takes approximately 90 seconds. Like the Walkway, the elevator operates weather permitting, and may close for thunder, lightning, and high winds.
Elevator Status Hotline: 845-834-3641
TRAINS
Walk or take a short taxi ride 0.7 miles from the Poughkeepsie Train Station to the Walkway entrance stairs at Washington St.
Amtrak: Poughkeepsie Station 800-872-7245
Metro-North: Poughkeepsie Station 212-532-4900
Dutchess Transit: Public transportation bus options in Poughkeepsie
Walkway TODAY
Walkway Hours:
7 a.m. - Sunset
Sunset Times
Elevator Hours:
Open: 9 a.m.
Closed: 90 minutes before park closing
The Greater Walkway Experience
Experience 360° of Discovery!
A stunning panorama unfolds high above the Hudson River at the center of Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park, with opportunities to explore in every direction.
Browse the interactive map above to find the Discovery Zones, amenities, rail trails and outdoor recreation, the Walkway mobile audio tour, restaurants and hotels, as well as other nearby landmarks and institutions.
Or enlarge the colorful drawn Greater Walkway Experience vicinity map featured on our printed brochure to view each Discovery Zone and its features. The legend provides approximate distances to each zone from the Walkway's western and eastern gates.
The Greater Walkway Experience's nine Discovery Zones each beg for your exploration, with helpful signage as you traverse the region by foot or bike. Both urban and rural, the Discovery Zones offer curated choices for exploration on both sides of the river. Each Zone is a manageable size for a short visit, and covers a variety of options: wild parks, waterfronts, historic urban districts and a small hamlet.
Download the complete map (PDF) or click on the Discovery Zone icons below to learn more!
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, AT&T, Hudson Valley Greenway, partners and sponsors.
Thank you to our vicinity map advertisers: A Day Away Kayak Rentals | Art OMI | Attire & Beyond | Barbara Carter Real Estate | Bard College-Hessel Museum, CCS Bard | Benmarl Winery | Catholic School Region of Dutchess & Catholic School Region of Ulster/Sullivan/Orange | Darkside Records | Dia Beacon | Dutchess Tourism, Inc. | Fox Insurance Agency | Hempire State Growers | Historic Huguenot Street | Hudson Ale Works | Hyatt Place Poughkeepsie | Hyde Park Antiques Center | Palace Diner | Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art | SunCommon | SUNY New Paltz | Twin Star Orchards / Brooklyn Cider House | Villa Veritas Foundation | Walters-Storyk Design Group (WSDG)
