New York · United States
Storm King Highway
NY 218Cornwall-on-Hudson to West Point
Cliff-edge ledge road carved into Storm King above the Hudson at West Point.
NY 218, the Storm King Highway, is a century-old ledge road blasted into the flank of Storm King Mountain on cliffs above the Hudson River between Cornwall-on-Hudson and West Point. The famous middle section hangs on the rock face with low stone walls, tight curves and big river views, before rejoining the academy area to the south. It is short and slow but genuinely dramatic. Mind the narrow cliff-edge lanes with low walls, falling rock and debris after storms, and seasonal closures during severe weather.
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Where it runs11.8 mi · point to point
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Corners
busiest around mile 1Elevation
under 4%4–8%over 8%37.5 – 377.9 mFrom the road
Points of interest2 stops
- River LighthouseLandmark0.4 mi in
- Deer HillViewpoint2.9 mi in
Hazards
- Narrow cliff-edge lanes
- Falling rock after storms
- Storm closures
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“Any tour of the wonderfully scenic roads in this part of the Hudson Valley should absolutely include this one”
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