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.


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


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