Spanning the Hudson River between Poughkeepsie and Highland, NY, the remarkable Walkway Over the Hudson reclaims a long abandoned railroad bridge as a public promenade and regional trail connector. At 6,768 feet (1.28 miles) long the Walkway is the longest elevated pedestrian bridge in the world. The elevated trail provides breathtaking views of the Hudson River landscape more than 200 feet below. Opened in 2009, the Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park has quickly become one of the Hudson Valley’s top attractions.
The new East Gate Plaza at the Walkway Over the Hudson was created as a space for gather, decision-making, and creates a visible icon at the major access to the Walkway.