Mount Storm King — Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025

Arrived at the trailhead around 830am and there were still a few spots left. The trail from the parking lot starts out nice and flat before becoming a steep hike through lots of switchbacks. The ropes portion at the end is scary but definitely doable for most people. There were lots of people going up and down at the same time so it requires some coordination to make sure everyone can do it safely. The rock at the very top was also scary for me, but people were helpful in taking turns to make sure it was safe. It got crowded at the top by the time we were ready to head down. Yellow Jackets were prominent throughout the hike but we're especially bad at the top. Also a reminder to please not feed the birds. Overall a fun and challenging hike.