Cannabis Dispensary Near Walkway Over the Hudson
The closest Farmers Choice to Walkway Over the Hudson is our New Paltz farm stand, about 7 miles away, roughly a 13-minute drive.
Farmers Choice New Paltz
What is Walkway Over the Hudson?
The Walkway Over the Hudson is the longest elevated pedestrian bridge in the world, a former railroad span stretching 1.28 miles across the Hudson River, 212 feet above the water, connecting Highland on the west bank with Poughkeepsie on the east. Opened as a state historic park in 2009 on the bones of an 1889 rail bridge, it now carries walkers, runners, and cyclists instead of freight, and it anchors a growing web of rail trails on both sides of the river. An elevator on the Poughkeepsie side links the deck to the waterfront in season.
Why it is worth the trip
The view is the whole show, and it is a great one: the river running south toward the Hudson Highlands, trains tracing both shorelines, sailboats and barges below your feet, and hawks riding the updrafts at eye level. It is free, flat, stroller and wheelchair friendly, and it connects directly into the Hudson Valley Rail Trail heading west and Poughkeepsie's waterfront heading east, so it scales from a half-hour stroll to a full day on two wheels. Sunset and early fall bring the photographers, and the annual events calendar keeps locals coming back.
Plan your visit
The Highland entrance on Haviland Road has parking and puts you on the bridge fastest from this side of the river; the Poughkeepsie side ties into the city's waterfront and train station for anyone arriving by Metro-North. Mornings are calmest, sunset is the photographer's hour, and the deck closes at dusk year round. There is no fee, dogs are welcome on leash, and the span is exposed, so bring a layer, since the wind over the river runs cooler than the parking lot. From Farmers Choice New Paltz it is about seven miles east on Route 299 and up 9W.
Good to know
The Walkway sits at the center of a whole day's worth of options: the Hudson Valley Rail Trail rolls west from the Highland gate toward vineyards and hamlet cafes, and Walkway-adjacent Poughkeepsie has the waterfront, the Bardavon, and a proper food scene. Winter walks are bracing but beautiful, summer evenings bring the river breeze, and October gives you fall color running down both banks at once. Locals park in Highland to skip the city traffic, and the eastbound view at golden hour is the picture everyone takes home.
Make Farmers Choice part of the day
The farm stand sits on the natural route between the Thruway and the Walkway's Highland entrance, so it slots neatly into a bridge day from either direction. Order Online from the New Paltz menu before your walk and pick up on the way home, or Come Visit after and let a Farm Hand set you up for the evening. A valid, government-issued 21+ ID is required, and consumption is not permitted at the park itself, so save it for home.
1 Old Route 299, New Paltz, NY 12561, get directionsDaily 8AM to 10PM845-419-2420Find us on the way
Farmers Choice New Paltz sits at 1 Old Route 299, right where Route 299 meets NYS Thruway Exit 18, about 7 miles from Walkway Over the Hudson.
Walkway Over the Hudson questions
Is there a dispensary near the Walkway Over the Hudson?
Yes. Farmers Choice New Paltz is about 7 miles from the Walkway's Highland entrance, roughly a 13-minute drive via 9W and Route 299 at Thruway Exit 18.
Which Walkway entrance should I use coming from New Paltz?
The Highland entrance on Haviland Road. It is the west-bank gateway with its own parking, and it connects to the Hudson Valley Rail Trail if you want to extend the ride.
Does the Walkway cost anything?
No, it is a free New York state park, open daily from morning until dusk, weather permitting. Leashed dogs are welcome.
How long does it take to walk the Walkway?
The span is 1.28 miles each way, so most people spend 45 minutes to an hour crossing and coming back, longer if the view keeps stopping them. Cyclists cross in minutes and usually keep going onto the rail trails.
Is the Walkway good for kids and strollers?
Yes. The deck is wide, flat, and fully paved with railings the whole way, which makes it one of the easiest big-payoff outings in the region for families.
Can I order ahead and pick up after walking the bridge?
Yes. Place your order from the New Paltz menu when you start back across and it is usually ready within the hour, right on your route to the Thruway.