Walkway Over the Hudson Employee Parking

Nice experience walking over the Hudson, spectacular scenery and views

Neat place to take family. You can walk across the 1.28 mile bridge 212' over the Hudson. No charge but parking fee is required. Food trucks on either end. You can walk, run, or ride bikes.

My husband and I have observed a tradition of New Year's Day hike for over a decade now. We used to choose a different trail every year, but in recent years, we've been coming to this walkway on the 1st day of the year. The idea is to climb to a high place, get close to the sky (celestial height), have a panorama view (literally and symbolically), clear away negativities, receive inspirations, and kick start the new year with a broad perspective and a sense of "I am on top of things" :-).
We live next to the Hudson River. We simply love this "mother river" of New York, can never get enough of its views from any angle, and the walkway offers quite stunning sceneries. There is an abundance of photos and captions along the railing to educate the visitors of the history, flora & fauna, and aquatic life of the walkway and its ecological environment. One can also sponsor a light or fund a memorial plaque on the railing.
The walkway has definitely become more popular over the last couple years, as we find ourselves parking further and further afield. This year, we walked a total of 3.2 miles to and fro the parking spot, quite a nice and easy workout to help digest the holiday season feasts :-).
We've been to the walkway on days other than January 1st, but I am only posting photos from New Year's Days.

Such a cool trail. The rail bridge is amazing, with plaques that provide bits of history and then you can walk over to the Franklin D Roosevelt Mid-Hudson Bridge and experience “Bridge Music” which is really cool and an amazing view of the rail bridge. When you’re done doing this loop, walk under the FDR Bridge to the Franny Reese State Park and go for a gorgeous scenic hike.

This place is a MUST see. We returned for a walk this time, last time we rode our bikes. It was very hot and you had nowhere to escape the sun. If you plan on walking on the Hudson, please carry/wear a hat and use your sunscreen. Other than that, it is well worth it. The views are spectacular! Make sure to have a couple quarters so you can experience the view from the bridge. The welcome center was helpful, the bathrooms were clean, and the elevator ride to the bridge was awesome! The food trucks were not so busy on the weekday that we visited. There are many things to see and experience and the kids would love it too. You have to dress comfortably. It is a visit that you must make. The experience is soothing and reflective.