Storm King Mountain
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Storm King Mountain is a prominent peak along the Hudson River in New York, known for its scenic views, hiking trails, and historic role in the early U.S. environmental conservation movement.
Statements (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
landform
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mountain → |
| adjacentTo |
Butter Hill
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Hudson River Gorge → |
| associatedWith |
Storm King Art Center (nearby cultural institution)
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Storm King State Park → |
| ecosystem |
northeastern hardwood forest
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| elevation |
approximately 1,340 feet
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approximately 408 meters → |
| environmentalEvent |
proposed Consolidated Edison hydroelectric plant in the 1960s
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| environmentalOutcome |
cancellation of proposed hydroelectric project after legal and public opposition
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| fauna |
black bear
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various raptor species → white-tailed deer → |
| flora |
maple trees
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mountain laurel → oak trees → |
| hasFeature |
forested slopes
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rocky outcrops → scenic viewpoints → steep slopes rising directly from the Hudson River → |
| hasTrail |
Bluebird Trail
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Butter Hill–Storm King loop trail → Stillman Trail → |
| historicalSignificance |
catalyst for modern environmental impact review in the United States
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site of landmark environmental law case Scenic Hudson Preservation Conference v. Federal Power Commission → |
| knownFor |
fall foliage views
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popular hiking trails → role in early U.S. environmental conservation movement → scenic views of the Hudson River Valley → |
| legalPrecedent |
helped establish standing for environmental groups in federal court
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| locatedIn |
Hudson Highlands
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New York State → Orange County, New York NERFINISHED → United States → |
| managedBy |
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
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| near |
Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York
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West Point, New York → |
| overlooks |
Hudson River
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| partOf |
Appalachian Mountains
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Hudson River Palisades region in the Highlands → Storm King State Park → |
| popularActivity |
birdwatching
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day hiking → photography → scenic driving along nearby Route 9W → |
| viewOf |
Hudson River Valley
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Schunemunk Mountain (distant views) → West Point Military Academy area → |
| visibleFrom |
Hudson River
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Storm King Highway (NY 218) → US Route 9W NERFINISHED → |
Referenced by (5)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
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Town of Cornwall, New York
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Town of Highlands, New York → |
locatedNear |
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Trophy Point
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hasView |
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Storm King Art Center
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namedAfter |
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West Point, New York
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near |