Storm King State Park
Orange Co.,
New York
Hiking Trails:
Highlands Trail: Blue blaze
Stillman Trail: Yellow blaze
Bluebird Trail: Red/Blue blaze
Total Time: 2:15 hour
Estimated Distance: 4.3 Miles
Pros: Great views, great climb climb
Cons: Area can be busy
Hike Type: Lollipop Loop
Level of Difficulty: Difficult
Google Maps of Parking:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/CSd3GUkpaShwiUmr8
It was late fall and there was still nice foliage. The weather was cold in the morning but it gradually warmed up and when I started the hike the weather was beautiful. I parked at the Esty & Hellie Stowell Trailhead in Cornwall, north of Storm King Mountain, and took the Highlands Trail up past the waterfalls to the first and second views. I then connected with the Stillman Trail and took the trail along the side of the mountain towards the top of the ridge. I then continued along the mountain summit, passing the many views along the way. I then took the Bluebird Trail back down to the combined Highlands/Stillman Trail which I then took down the mountain.
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| Map of the Route |
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| Storm King Mountain from the Trailhead |
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| Information Kiosk at the Trailhead |
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| Meadow Prior to the Ascent |
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| Brook Descending from Storm King Mountain |
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| Waterfalls Cascades Descending Storm King |
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| First View Along the Trail |
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| View Towards the Trailhead |
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| View of Newburgh Bay |
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| Ascending Storm King |
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| View Facing South |
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| View of Bull Hill |
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| View Facing West |
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| Blueberry Foliage |
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| Hudson River |
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| View Facing North |
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| View Facing Newburgh |
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| View Towards Beacon Mountain |
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| Me at the Top View |
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| View from the Bluebird Trail |
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| Approaching the End of the Hike |
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| End of the Hike, with the Last View of Storm King |
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