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Visit the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway

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The Hudson River Waterfront Walkway is a spectacular pathway on the western shore of the Hudson River in New Jersey. The state has planned the Walkway to exist immediately adjacent to the river in a continuously connected 16 foot wide path from the southern tip of Bayonne to the George Washington Bridge. The Walkway provides free access 24/7 for the enjoyment of the general public.

The Hudson River Waterfront Conservancy is a non-profit organization dedicated to monitoring the completion and consistent maintenance and upkeep of the 18.5 linear mile plan. Among its goals are the preservation of the scenic values afforded by the Walkway and the implementation of the State rules and regulations concerning the development and use of the Walkway. Consider making a donation today!

The HRWC advocates for the construction and maintenance of the HRWW. Part of this advocacy is expressing our opinion on events, policies or obstructions that impact our mission in order to influence the direction and outcome of the cited events.

We depend on the generosity of people like you.

The Hudson River Waterfront Walkway

Length: 18.5 linear miles

Nine Municipalities through which walkway runs: Bayonne, Jersey City, Hoboken, Weehawken, West New York, Guttenberg, North Bergen, Edgewater, Fort Lee

Counties: Hudson and Bergen

Uses: Walking, jogging, biking, commuting, fishing, boat or kayak launching, access to Mass transit

Perpendicular Access: 10-20 foot wide lanes from the nearest street/road parallel to the Walkway

Walkway Color code:

walkway completed – thick green line
walkway under construction – narrow green
walkway planned – gold
alternate route – blue
industrial waterfront (no access) – red

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We welcome your suggestions, feedback, and insights.

Announcements

Elise Morrison replaces Don Stitzenberg as President of the Conservancy. Read more…

Walkway Gaps updated. An Update from Mr. Jim Beckerman, reporter for NorthJersey.com, on the Walkway July 2024

June 2023. HRWC thanks Hoboken Mayor Bhalla for his leadership regarding the Walkway. Read more... and from Patch.com

NJDEP has a hotline (1-855-WARNDEP) to report problems. Please visit our FAQ page (item 9) to understand when to use the hotline.

Please visit Our Opinion page to see a letter sent to NJDEP Commissioner LaTourette to implement rules for enforcing the new Public Access Legislation

Liberty Harbor

Nov 2024. It has come to our attention that the west gate to Jersey Ave is no longer open 24×7. It is closed on weekends and during the non-summertime periods. This is an unfortunate reversal and the Conservancy is trying to work through it with Liberty Harbor’s management.

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HRWC’s Current Initiatives

Closing the remaining gaps in the Walkway
Creating a Special Improvement District (SID) for the Walkway in Edgewater
Encouraging the US Army Corps of Engineers to include Weehawken, West New York, Guttenberg, North Bergen, and Edgewater in their Coastal Storm Risk Management Plan