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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!

Our Priorities:

1) Advocate for the construction and maintenance of the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway. 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.

2) Enforcement of public access along the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway

3) Creation of a partnership with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, local municipalities, waterfront property owners and the public in general to foster Walkway use and enjoyment.

4) As part of our partnership with the NJDEP, the Conservancy reviews all Waterfront Development Permit (WDP) applications submitted to the DEP. The Conservancy provides comments and critique as input to the DEP’s permitting decisions.

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

Oppose building a school in a County park (Braddock/North Hudson Park) in North Bergen, one of nine municipalities along the Walkway

On Tuesday, July 8, there will be a public hearing on the future of James A Braddock Park. For decades, the town of North Bergen has tried to take land in this Hudson County park for local schools. Parks are not for schools. North Bergen has other places to build schools.

Braddock Park is covered by NJ’s Green Acres program that provides open space for residents. This hearing is for NJ DEP to get input from the public on the issue.

Attached is a flyer about the hearing and how you can help. Even if you cannot attend, written comments are encouraged.
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Board Members Howard Singer, Elise Morrison and Faith Lau (left to right) are working with Jersey City Councilman James Solomon to continue protecting public access to the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway in Jersey City.
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Please sign the New Jersey petition to stop helicopter noise along the Walkway at the Hudson River.
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The Edgewater Waterfront Walkway Special Improvement District is holding a unique 10K Race along the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway on Sunday, October 5, 2025. See https://hudsonriverwaterfrontwalkway10krace.org/ for details.
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Please sign our petition to open the Jersey City Holland Tunnel Pier to the Public.
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The Sierra Club is holding a walk in The Meadowlands on Saturday 6/21/25. Please see Events page.
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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