Walkway Over the Hudson and surrounding areas (Moderate)

Walkway over the Hudson has the distinction of being the longest pedestrian bridge in the world, offering some spectacular views of the Hudson, Poughkeepsie and the surrounding areas. On this moderate hike/walk, we'll cross the Walkway, go through Highland Hamlet, do a short hike in Franny Reese State Park and return to Poughkeepsie over the Mid Hudson Bridge. I expect the hike to be about 8 miles and about 500 feet of elevation gain. There will be a mix of road walking with some hiking in Franny Reese State Park.

Please bring 1-2 liters of water, lunch, snacks, sun screen, a wide brimmed hat and trail shoes (hiking boots are ok, but probably overkill). This hike would be rated 3C8 under the old system. If you're coming by train, take the 8:56 Hudson Line train leaving Grand Central to Poughkeepsie, arriving at 10:57 Drivers: Park at the Poughkeepsie Metro North train station (free on weekends) at around 10:50. The leader will be driving. Everyone: Walk up to the vestibule of the Poughkeepsie train station and meet in front of the ticket office. I'll be waiting there with sign up sheets. There are restrooms in the station. No dogs, no smoking, no drones.

AMC website listing:
https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UVX000001EX1x2AG/act00022715

Please note that Covid-19 has persisted in our region from its onset in 2020, with cases currently on the rise. In the interest of public health, do not join this hike if symptomatic of Covid-19 or infected with it.