New York State Welcomes The World's Longest Pedestrian Bridge
If you need somewhere to take in the sights of autumn this weekend, then you should consider New York’s newest state park. After rotting away for decades above the Hudson River, the Poughkeepsie Bridge has been reborn. Thanks to the time and deep pockets of local businesses, investors, and dedicated volunteers, the old railroad bridge that connects Poughkeepsie with Highland reopened earlier this month to traffic. The bridge has been transformed into a 1.25-mile pedestrian bridge—that’s two and a half miles roundtrip for the mathematically challenged.
The Walkway Over The Hudson is now the longest pedestrian bridge in the world, and it is certainly something for the Hudson Valley to get excited about. The walkway is totally free and visitors are encouraged to check out the view as it crosses the water about 200 feet in the air. Bicyclists, walkers, runners, and even the eight people that still rollerblade are welcome to take a trip across the Hudson. No need to worry about things being too crowded, the bridge is over 30 feet wide as it crosses the river, so you’ll have plenty of room to set up for some photo opportunities.
The new crossing will be open year round so despite chilly weather, it should always be available to check out. It’s easily accessible by train—just a short walk from the station—for those looking to visit from New York City or points beyond. We’d known that this project was underway for a while, but honestly thought things would never get off the drawing board. We’re pretty excited to see that the dream has finally become a reality, and we’re pretty eager to check things out for ourselves. Now we just need to figure out how to get a permit to sell hot chocolate and cookies at the halfway point.
Related Stories:
· Walkway Over The Hudson [Official Site]
· The View From 1889
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· The World's Longest Pedestrian Bridge Opens in Poughkeepsie, NY
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· Fall Travel coverage [Jaunted]
[Photos: Wikimedia Commons & Otto Yamamoto]
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