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Walden

New York, United States · North America

About Walden

Walden sits on the route: 10 minutes from Wallkill, 48km from Hawk's Nest (Route 97).

Walden is a town located in New York, United States. With a population of 6,839, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Walden sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Walden to your route.

About Walden

Walden is the largest of three villages of the town of Montgomery in Orange County, New York, United States. The population was 6,818 at the 2020 census. It has the ZIP Code 12586 and the 778 telephone exchange within the 845 area code. Walden is part of the Kiryas Joel–Poughkeepsie–Newburgh metropolitan area as well

Read more as the larger New York metropolitan area. The precursor to the village began in the early 18th century as a mill town along the Wallkill River. One miller, Jacob Walden, was so successful the village that incorporated in the mid-19th century took its name from him. Later, it would be the village's three knife manufacturers that brought it growth and prosperity. They are gone today, but other industrial concerns remain.

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Where is Walden located?

Walden is located in New York, United States, North America. The coordinates are 41.5612 latitude, -74.1885 longitude.

What is the population of Walden?

Walden has a population of approximately 6,839 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
6,839
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
New York
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
41.5612, -74.1885

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
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AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Walden

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Bear Mountain - Storm King Highway

Scenic winding road through the Hudson Valley that has been a favorite Sunday driving destination for NYC car enthusiasts since the 1920s.

32 km · about 35 min drive

famous road

Hawk's Nest (Route 97)

A serpentine stretch of NY Route 97 clinging to cliffs above the Delaware River near Port Jervis. Its stacked stone-walled curves star in countless car commercials.

48 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Walden

  • 48 kmHawk's Nest (Route 97)A serpentine stretch of NY Route 97 clinging to cliffs above the Delaware River near Port Jervis. Its stacked stone-walled curves star in countless car commercials.

Nearby Destinations

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Wallkill

🇺🇸 United States

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Watchtower

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10 km awayPop. 2,381

Pine Bush

🇺🇸 United States

11 km awayPop. 1,780

Plattekill

🇺🇸 United States

11 km awayPop. 1,260

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