🚗 A walk that started at a solar parking lot
With friends Walkway Over the HudsonI went there. I arrived after driving for about an hour and a half from home, and the parking lot was unique. It was a wide open space. solar panelsThis was an eco-friendly parking lot with a long line. It was conveniently free on weekends, and flowers greeted me as soon as I got out of my car.
Yellowish Black-eyed Susan, with red and yellow patterns Blanket Flower, and even the vivid **Cassia** that seemed to be soaking up the sunlight… It was a small parking lot, but it already felt like a small wild garden 🌼🌿
🚂 The history of bridges, from railways to walking paths
This bridge was first built in 1889. railway bridgeIt was the longest railroad bridge in the world at the time and was a vital logistics route connecting New England and New York via the Maybrook Line.
It played a significant role in transporting military supplies during World War II, but its railway function was halted when a large fire damaged the bridge in 1974. The long-abandoned bridge was restored in 2009 and is now The world's longest elevated pedestrian bridgewas reborn as. It now connects all of New York. Empire State TrailIt is included as part of the path, making it a place where you can experience history and nature together.
🌞 View over the Hudson River
As I stood on the bridge, the wide open Hudson River came into view. The wind felt cool on my face, but on the road, There is little shade I had to walk under the full midday sun. The hot sun was a little tiring, but at the same time, the scenery created by the sunlight sparkling on the river was unforgettably beautiful.
Perhaps in a month or so, as autumn deepens and the leaves change color, this path will reveal a different charm. The cool breeze, the crimson mountainside, and the sunset-tinted river... Just imagining it makes me want to come back. 🍂
🌸 Flowers I met on the road
Small flowers were blooming on the bridge and the surrounding walking path.
💛 Black-eyed Susan The striking contrast between the yellow petals and black center brightens walking paths from summer to fall. It is known for its immune-boosting properties and antioxidant properties.
❤️💛 Blanket Flower It features a vibrant red and yellow pattern. It is drought-resistant and blooms for a long time, and it has long been said that planting it in a garden brings energy to the home.
💛 Cassia – With bright yellow flowers, it seemed to capture the sunlight the best. Traditionally, it was used to relieve constipation and is a vitamin-rich plant.
🌼 Wild aster – The white and purple wild chrysanthemums blooming along the roadside showed a simple yet elegant beauty, as if to announce the approach of autumn.
📝 Visiting Information
- name: Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
- address: 61 Parker Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
- location: Poughkeepsie, New York ↔ Highland
- length: Approximately 2 km (1.28 miles)
- time taken: Approximately 1 hour round trip on foot / Approximately 8 minutes one way by bike
- parking: Free weekend parking, eco-friendly parking with solar panels
- characteristic: The world's longest elevated pedestrian bridge / Historic railroad heritage / Hudson River and fall foliage views
🌅 Finishing today's walk – For travel and information blogs
This path along the Hudson River is not just a simple walking trail, A symbol of New York's railroad history and revitalizationThe 2km-long bridge is the world's longest elevated pedestrian bridge and offers a unique opportunity to experience the Hudson River from a new perspective.
Although it was a bit tiring under the hot sun, the scenery unfolding across the river was more than worth it. If you return in the fall when the leaves are deepening, you'll experience a different kind of charm. I highly recommend this walk to anyone planning a trip. 🍂
