Rusk Mtn
![woody summit](https://mountain-hiking.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Rusk-0509-460x300.jpg)
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.
![Mark Eis leads the way on Rusk](https://mountain-hiking.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Rusk-2018-Mark-Snow-460x300.jpg)
Rusk: First Bushwhack
Like me, if you’ve never been on a bushwhack hike—a hike without a trail—the thought of wandering into the woods with zero guide-rails seems completely intimidating. The best thing to do, here, is to join a group hike, or hook up an experienced pal who can show you the ropes.