Hudson River Skywalk

Connecting major Hudson River School artists Thomas Cole and Frederic Church via the Rip Van Winkle Bridge. With sweeping views of the Valley and Mountains, the Skywalk shows off the natural landscapes that inspired Cole and Church’s iconic landscapes.

This 5.0 km route sits in the sweet spot for a half-day outing — long enough to feel rewarding, short enough to leave the afternoon free. Expect around 1 hour and 7 minutes.

Point-to-point in layout, this trail takes you from A to B across the landscape. Consider your return logistics before heading out. The trail is officially waymarked as HRSky, so look out for the trail markers along the way.