2.2 miles
Distance
618 ft
Climb
-666 ft
Descent
1,364 ft
High Point

A STIFF climb up Butter Hill will have your legs churning with a 400 foot elevation gain and some dramatic views. Some hand-over-hand areas on this may not be for everyone.
The Butter Hill views are amazing, but the truly great views are ahead on Storm King Mountain.

After soaking in the views of the Hudson and taking a break, the white-blazed bypass trail is an easier route down. It briefly joins the blue-blazed Howell Trail, but stick with the white blazes back to the car. One sharp climb awaits, so you are not home free.

Detailed Description
Butter Hill - Storm King View Loop is a 2 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Cornwall on Hudson New York. This hike only route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 2 trails. This route climbs 618 ft with a max elevation of 1,364 ft then descends -666 ft.
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  • Riding area
    Storm King State Park
  • Primary Activity
    Hike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Hard
More Stats for Butter Hill - Storm King View Loop mountain bike route
  • Altitude min
    878 ft
  • Altitude start
    958 ft
  • Altitude end
    912 ft
  • Grade
    -0.4%
  • Grade max
    -31%
  • Grade min
    58.4%
  • Distance climb
    4,797 ft
  • Distance down
    1 mile
  • Distance flat
    509 ft

Directions

  1. Walk west on Butter Hill Trail.
  2. Continue for 700 meters.
  3. Turn right onto Highlands/Stillmans Trail.
  4. Continue for 400 meters.
  5. Turn left to stay on Highlands/Stillmans Trail.
  6. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  7. Turn right onto Bypass.
  8. Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
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