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Canada NY-218 • Seven Lakes Dr Difficulty: 8/10

Storm King Highway & Bear Mountain (NY-218 & Seven Lakes)

A cliff-edge engineering marvel notched into the rock precipice of Storm King Mountain 400 feet directly above the Hudson River gorge. Unrivaled water panoramas combined with the serpentine forest sweepers of Seven Lakes Drive and Perkins Memorial Drive in Harriman State Park.

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Distance
Distance
14.2 mi
23 km total run
Turns
Turns
74
5.2 turns per mile
Summit
Summit
1,280 ft
Perkins Memorial Tower
Surface
Surface
Paved (Twisty)
Difficulty: 8/10
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CARTO Dark Matter GL
Start: Bear Mountain Bridge / Highland Falls, NY End: Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY
Elevation Profile 20 – 1,280 ft
SUMMIT 1,280 FT
Perkins Memorial Tower
Apex Density Index 5.2 curves / mi
Scenic Sweeper Technical Switchback
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Nearby Staging
Motorcycle Mall ~38 mi
Belleville, United States • +1-973-751-4545
Northeast Mega-Dealership | High-Volume Tire Center | Multi-Brand Diagnostics
Brands: Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki, KTM, Ducati
Ronnie's Cycle Sales ~86 mi
Pittsfield, United States • +1-413-443-0638
Berkshires & Mohawk Trail Hub | Multi-Brand Master Service | Tire Center
Brands: Harley-Davidson, Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki, KTM
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Cedar Rapids Bar & Grill & Roebling's Delaware Aqueduct ~52 mi
Barryville, NY

The essential motorcyclist oasis along the Upper Delaware River Byway. Perched right on the water near John Roebling’s historic 1848 Delaware Aqueduct suspension bridge. A lively, scenic riverside roadhouse alive with classic rock, barbecue smoke, and lines of gleaming bikes.

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Tank-Bag Quick Reference Sheet

Start Point Bear Mountain Bridge / Highland Falls, NY 41.3195, -73.9880
Summit / High Point Perkins Memorial Tower 1,280 FT Summit
End Destination Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY 41.4398, -74.0150
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many curves and miles is Storm King Highway & Bear Mountain (NY-218 & Seven Lakes)? ▼

Storm King Highway & Bear Mountain (NY-218 & Seven Lakes) spans 14.2 miles and packs approximately 74 curves (5.2 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 20 ft - 1,280 ft (Perkins Memorial Tower) and technical rating 8/10.

Where are the start and end coordinates? ▼

The route starts at Bear Mountain Bridge / Highland Falls, NY (Latitude 41.3195, Longitude -73.988) and finishes at Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY (Latitude 41.4398, Longitude -74.015).

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