view of the Mid-Hudson Bridge from the Walkway
The Walkway Over the Hudson is, at 1.28 miles long, the world’s longest pedestrian bridge. Originally a railroad bridge, it was irreparably damaged in 1974 in a fire caused by sparks from the brakes of a train crossing over. It was later repurposed as a pedestrian walkway and reopened in 2009. On the Poughkeepsie side of the river, the walking and biking trail extends another twelve miles east of the bridge, continuing the rails-to-trails conversion. What a great asset to the area!
lovely homes on the Hudson
We were pleased to see so many people out getting exercise on a hot Wednesday afternoon. There is no shade on the bridge, but I think locals were just happy to be out in the sunshine after such a long and cold winter and spring. The views north and south on the Hudson were spectacular.
crew practice on the river
a working boat on the Hudson
The bridge walk looks amazing. You inspire me to go. Fall must be spectacular. Somewhere along the river is the Saugerties Lighthouse, you can stay overnight in it. We thought it sounded great until we found that you have to time it right. Tides, who knew?
Add that one to your bucket list! We had a similar experience at Lindisfarne Castle in northern England–stories of tourists getting stranded on the disappearing causeway as the tide came in. As much as they warn you about checking the tides tables, they were hard to find. Thankfully I had my internet guru with me, so we made the trip out and back safely.