Walkway HIGHLIGHTS
- Breathtaking, unobstructed 360 degree views of the Hudson River and surrounding scenic valley from 212 feet above the Hudson River
- Substantial chest-height safety railing on both sides of this wide, flat and smooth concrete walking surface
- ADA handicapped accessible entrances; no stairs required
- 21-story, ADA handicapped accessible glass elevator; open seasonally from 9 a.m. until one hour before park closing, connecting the Poughkeepsie waterfront and train station to the Walkway.
- Mobile web tour, signage and historic photos in English, Spanish, Italian and Mandarin Chinese
- Interactive map to help you explore the Greater Walkway Experience Discovery Zones and other regional attractions on either side of the Walkway
- New Ulster Welcome Center is now open; Dutchess Welcome Center is under construction
- Group tours available by reservation with designated bus parking
Walkway HOURS
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park: Weather permitting, the Walkway is open daily from 7 a.m. until sunset (see seasonal closing times below). During Sunrise Strolls or Walkway at Night events, the park will open early or stay open longer (see our event calendar for dates).
Elevator: The 21-story glass-walled ADA-compliant elevator on the Poughkeepsie waterfront at Upper Landing Park operates from 9 a.m. until one hour before park closing time (see seasonal closing times below). When open, the elevator is staffed at all times. Like the Walkway, the elevator operates weather permitting, and may close for thunder, lightning, and high winds. Elevator Status Hotline: 845-834-3641.
Friends of the Walkway nonprofit organization: Our administrative offices are open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Email or call us 845-454-9649.
Walkway Seasonal Hours for 2019
Walkway TODAY
Walkway Hours:
7 a.m. - Sunset
(See closing times at left)
Elevator Hours:
Open: 9 a.m. (weather permitting)
Closed: one hour prior to park closing
Elevator Status Hotline: 845-834-3641
Walkway TIPS
- Weather closings: If inclement weather makes the Walkway unsafe for visitors, NYS Parks staff may close the Park and the Elevator until conditions improve. If the Park is closed, the Elevator is also closed. Significant weather-related closings are announced on the bridge and via Facebook and Twitter. Thank you in advance for cooperating with Park staff when they ask you to leave the bridge.
- Restrooms: There are restrooms and portable toilets near the parking lots at each entrance.
- Safety during Welcome Center construction: While our Poughkeepsie Welcome Center is under construction, lanes are compressed. Cyclists must stop, dismount and walk their bikes through the construction zone to keep the Walkway safe for all visitors.
- Pets on the Walkway: Your pet must be on a leash. Please take a complimentary waste bag, available at each entrance, to pick up and dispose of your pet's waste. Touch the pavement with your hand before bringing your pet on the Walkway. If it is too hot for you, it is too hot for your pet!
- Smoking Policy: Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park is a non-smoking park.
- Other Park questions: To book an event on the Walkway and for all other questions about Park hours, closings or events, call the NYS Parks office at 845-834-2867.
