Have You Been in the Hudson Valley’s Greatest Traffic Jam?

Usually, getting stuck behind a long line of cars is the last thing you want on your morning commute. Luckily, there's one traffic jam in the Hudson Valley that drivers actually look forward to.

Everyone has their favorite hidden gems along their daily driving route (even if some are super creepy). Luckily for Ulster County commuters, one of the best-kept secrets is hiding in plain sight.

Traffic on Route 44 in Highland, NY

"My favorite kind of traffic", a local resident recently posted on Facebook. The traffic in question is caused by a very special tradition that happens twice a day at Rocking Horse Ranch in Highland, NY.

Horse Crossing at Rocking Horse Ranch in Highland, NY

The lines of cars on Route 44 are caused by one of the most intriguing sights in the Hudson Valley: a horse crossing (below). Each day, Rocking Horse Ranch staff move a large number of horses from their overnight stables to the resort, where they'll be ridden by guests. Here's when to catch the show.

When to See the Horse Crossing at Rocking Horse Ranch in Highland, NY

Anecdotally, the crossing guards are usually in their positions by 8:15am on weekdays, with the crossing happening roughly at 8:20. "I was 1st in line twice", bragged another resident on Facebook. "I could not believe how beautiful [the horses] were."

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This particular stretch of Route 44 has seen some extra attention lately, with several restaurants opening just feet down the road from the "horse jam". Take a look inside the new Jamaican restaurant, Montego Bay, below.