Located in the Hudson Highlands Area, Storm King was named by 19th century writer Nathaniel Parker Willis, who wrote of a tall mountain, crowned by clouds, as the foreteller of a storm.

The location was used in the mid-19th century to test artillery, so the presence of unexploded ordinance means that hikers absolutely must stay on the trails at all times.

There is a variety of trails available that lead to the summit, each varying in length and difficulty. Storm King is accessible only via Route 9W North, on which drivers cannot turn around.

If the entrance is missed, visitors must drive into the nearby town of Cornwall-on-Hudson and turn around there. Map

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