Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
New York State Historic Site · Dutchess County
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park entrance fee
Free entry
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park hours
Park is open year-round, conditions permitting, from dawn to dusk.
Office is open 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM, daily.
May 3rd- Park opens at 11:00AM
July 4th- Park closes at 4:00PM
September 18th- Park closes at 4:00PM
September 20th- Park opens at 11:00AM
October 11th- Park opens at 11:00AM
Educational Programs: Year-round by appointment.
Elevator: Elevator is currently open seven days a week from 9:00AM until 90 minutes prior to the park closure. The elevator will close for the season on November 29th.
Hours as published by NY State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.
About Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
A former rail bridge reopened in 2009 as a walkway, its deck standing 212 feet above the Hudson and running 6,768 feet across. Open to walkers, joggers and cyclists for the length of it.
Things to do
- 🥾 Hiking
- 🚲 Biking
- 🧭 Geocaching
Amenities & facilities
- 🌞 Day Use Only
Facility hours
Walkway Hours of Operation:
Open 7:00am - Sunset
2026 Hours of Operation
1/1-2/8 7:00AM-5:00PM
2/9-3/1 7:00AM-5:30PM
3/2-3/7 7:00AM-6:00PM
3/8-3/29 7:00AM-7:00PM
3/30-4/26 7:00AM-7:30PM
4/27-5/20 7:00AM-8:00PM
5/21-8/2 7:00AM-8:30PM
8/3-8/26 7:00AM-8:00PM
8/27-9/13 7:00AM-7:30PM
9/14-10/4 7:00AM-7:00PM
10/5-10/18 7:00AM-6:30PM
10/19-10/31 7:00AM-6:00PM
11/1-12/31 7:00AM-5:00PM
2026 Delayed Openings/Early Closures
Schedules for pools, museums, campgrounds, tours and other facilities inside the park, as published by NY State Parks — not the park's own opening hours.
Contact
Phone845-834-2867
AddressMailing Address: 87 Haviland Road, NY 12528, Highland, NY 12528
Upcoming events at Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
Event details and registration are on the NY State Parks calendar.
🎒 Gear up for Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
Popular gear for what this park offers:
- Hiking boots
- Bike helmets
- Handheld GPS
- Bug spray
- Daypacks
- Trekking poles
- Bike lights
- Compasses
- Sunscreen
- First aid kit
- Water bottles
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