Walkway At Night

The seasonal event allows you to enjoy a starry night sky and the Hudson River all at once.

Walkway At Night

Visit the Walkway at night throughout the spring and summer on April 22, May 13, May 27, June 10, June 25, July 15, Aug. 12, Aug. 26, Sept. 9, Sept. 23 and Oct. 28. The event takes place on Friday nights at varying times. At Walkway At Night, you can walk over the Walkway Over the Hudson, overlooking the lights of the Mid-Hudson Bridge. Accompanying the Mid-Hudson Bridge is the moon hanging high, accompanied by a starry sky. This moon-lit walk is the first of the season in which you can walk the bridge during late-night hours. For only $5, non-members can purchase tickets to the event here. These tickets depend on the entrance of the Walkway, so be sure to confirm if your ticket correlates with the Poughkeepsie or Highland entrance prior to arrival.

Walkway Over the Hudson

The Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park is the world’s longest elevated pedestrian bridge, spanning 1.2 miles a full 212 feet above the Hudson River. The city of Poughkeepsie in Dutchess County is connected to the town of Lloyd in Ulster County through the park. A non-profit organization with the name Walkway Over the Hudson converted the abandoned Poughkeepsie-Highland Railroad bridge into the park. A fire left the railroad bridge abandoned in 1974. Walkway Over the Hudson formed a partnership with private corporations, other non-profit groups, the federal government, and the State of New York. This partnership opened the Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park in October of 2009 to hikers, cyclists, and runners.

Take Amtrak to Walkway At Night

Attend the event via Amtrak to the Poughkeepsie Station—Don’t forget to use the Amtrak See New York and Save 15% discount! The station is 0.8 miles away from Walkway Over the Hudson, making it an easy and convenient option to get to the event.