Storm King Mountain - 5 Miles!

This a moderate-to-strenuous 5 mile hike hike with an elevation gain of about 1,300 ft that offers spectacular views of the Hudson Valley from the top of the Storm King Mountain. Start out by going up on the Highlands trail to the Stillman Trail, followed by the White bypass Trail and, finally, the blue Howell Trail before looping back via the Bluebird Trail to the starting point. The hike has significant ascents and some scrambles, and is not recommended for beginners.

Bring plenty of water and snacks, and appropriate seasonal items (sun- and insect-protection in summer, and crampons in winter). Day-of-hike-only phone: 845-826-0563 (K).

**Note** We hike at a moderate pace, and never leave anyone behind. Our hikes are not suitable for fast hikers who like to forge ahead of the group.
**To join our hikes, you must enable Meetup messaging with organizers (see "New to hiking" link below), and must post a profile image that can be used to recognize you. If you do not, you may be removed from Going list.
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**TGO policies to discourage "repeat no-shows", "repeat late-cancels" (canceling <48 hours before hike), or "Frivolous RSVPs". For details, see: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/767rpigz0bpqx22kwwa6g/TGO-Policies.pdf?rlkey=65h7c9giagp45bxoy8e42rugk&dl=0
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