Rose Mountain
Nondescript peak on private property. Obtain permission to hike. The real draw, here, is to the south: Rochester Hollow.
Rose Mountain Hiking Trails & Hikes
Hike Rochester Hollow
An easy hike through beautiful woods leads to a series of magnificent stone fences, ruins, and a memorial to John Burroughs. This is an underutilized and under-appreciated trail. Especially suited to skiers, trail-runners and animal track lovers.
Peak Details
Height: 3,078ft (938m)
Location: Central Catskills
Level: Moderate
Scenic: No/Low
Trail Type: Bushwhack
Canister: No
Seasonal Notes for Rose Mountain
Summer
In summer, the summit is thick with nettles and prickers. Best ’whacked in winter, spring and late fall.
Rose Mountain Topography
Summit Forecast: Rose Mountain
No summit forecast available for this location.
