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Storm King State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 946 Google reviews · Running trail in Cornwall-On-Hudson, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
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- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
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- Shade
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- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Storm King State Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
1,884-acre park offering hiking paths open from dawn to dusk. No on-site toilets available.
What runners say about Storm King State Park
“Storm King State Park, located in the Hudson Valley of New York, offers a stunning natural escape with rich history and breathtaking views.”
“Suggest to do your homework before getting there because the trailheads and/or parking lots are not all clearly marked.”
“It's a fairly easy hike but I would *definitely* bring some sturdier shoes and expect to climb up a bunch of rocks.”
This is a beautiful park with amazing views of the Hudson River and Hudson Highlands across the river. The park is very popular and on weekends could be overcrowded. There are several access points: 1) from Mountains Rd (small parking 5-7 cars top) closer to Storm King Mt.
Never disappoints. Even in bad weather the sculptures add to the ever changing landscape 🎨🖼. I like how you can rent a bike or hop on a free tram if you don't feel like, or can't walk the entire area. There are so many sculptures on display that you should really spend the entire day here discovering them.
Its an easy and calming hike. Definitely do watch out for failing branches & trees thought. The trail is very visible and hard to miss, at the top of the mountain you will get distant mountain views, parking is at the entrance, roughly 4-5 car can fit, off roading is not allowed.
Storm King State Park, located in the Hudson Valley of New York, offers a stunning natural escape with rich history and breathtaking views. Established in 1922, the park played a significant role in early environmental conservation efforts, particularly in the fight against plans to build a hydroelectric plant on…
Trail conditions & character
“Storm King State Park, located in the Hudson Valley of New York, offers a stunning natural escape with rich history and breathtaking views.”
“As for parking, I recommend getting there before 10-11AM as the parking area only holds about 30-40 vehicles and it gets crowded in the afternoon.”
“The trail is quite rocky in the beginning with large boulders to climb up with little spaces to place your feet to push yourself up.”
“There are a few unmarked trail that lead to a various interesting rocky structures and cliffs but you need a map to understand where you go.”
“We hiked with our French bulldog and saw a lot of dogs on the trail as well.”
“Trails not well marked, but nothing google maps could not correct.”
Plan your run at Storm King State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteparks.ny.gov
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–7 pm |
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