East Rusk
A far more interesting mountain than its taller sibling. Adding East Rusk to Rusk turns a dull climb into an excellent Catskills hike.
Peak Details
Height: 3,628ft (1,106m)
Range: Northeastern Catskills
Level: Moderate
Scenic: No/Low
Trail Type: Bushwhack
East Rusk Hiking Trails & Hikes
Rusk & East Rusk
The very steep bushwhack up the south side of Rusk is never a ton of fun. But Rusk’s summit is lovely and, if you hike over to East Rusk, your day just gets lovelier.
East Rusk Topography
Summit Forecast: East Rusk
The page URL below shows the weather at East Rusk’s summit for the next six days.
If a foreacast for a peak is not directly available, this page may display a link to a nearby location.
https://www.mountain-forecast.com/peaks/Rusk-Mountain/forecasts/1121
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