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Rusk Mountain

#21
3680 ft (1122 m) Hunter Mountain Wild Forest
Rusk Mountain

About Rusk Mountain

Rusk Mountain requires a moderate bushwhack to reach its summit, which is marked with a canister. The preferred approach leaves the Spruceton Trail at a major bend. The mountain is sometimes climbed in conjunction with nearby Hunter Mountain.

History

Rusk Mountain was named after a local family. It remained a relatively obscure peak until the formation of the Catskill 3500 Club, which brought more attention to these lesser-known mountains by including them on their list of required climbs.

Weather Forecast

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Current Conditions

62°F

broken clouds

Feels like 60°F

Weather Alert

  • Precipitation in the forecast
Average 62°F
High 62°F
Low 62°F
Wind Up to 11 mph
Humidity 49%
Sunrise 9:25 AM
Sunset 12:24 AM
9 PM
broken clouds
62°F
Feels: 60°F 11 mph (Gusts: 29) 49% 6.2 miles
Average 50°F
High 61°F
Low 41°F
Wind Up to 15 mph
Humidity 73%
Sunrise 9:25 AM
Sunset 12:24 AM
0.07 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
broken clouds
61°F
Feels: 59°F 11 mph (Gusts: 32) 57% 6.2 miles
3 AM
light rain
54°F
Feels: 53°F 8 mph (Gusts: 36) 97% 6.2 miles 0.05 inches
6 AM
light rain
47°F
Feels: 41°F 14 mph (Gusts: 33) 92% 6.2 miles 0.00 inches
9 AM
light rain
41°F
Feels: 33°F 15 mph (Gusts: 34) 91% 6.2 miles 0.00 inches
12 PM
light rain
44°F
Feels: 38°F 12 mph (Gusts: 26) 92% 6.2 miles 0.01 inches
3 PM
light rain
44°F
Feels: 37°F 12 mph (Gusts: 25) 81% 6.2 miles 0.01 inches
6 PM
light rain
56°F
Feels: 53°F 13 mph (Gusts: 20) 38% 6.2 miles 0.00 inches
9 PM
few clouds
54°F
Feels: 51°F 13 mph (Gusts: 20) 39% 6.2 miles
Average 48°F
High 61°F
Low 37°F
Wind Up to 11 mph
Humidity 62%
Sunrise 9:25 AM
Sunset 12:24 AM
12 AM
scattered clouds
46°F
Feels: 42°F 7 mph (Gusts: 18) 61% 6.2 miles
3 AM
clear sky
38°F
Feels: 35°F 4 mph (Gusts: 5) 80% 6.2 miles
6 AM
clear sky
38°F
Feels: 33°F 5 mph (Gusts: 6) 79% 6.2 miles
9 AM
scattered clouds
37°F
Feels: 33°F 6 mph (Gusts: 9) 79% 6.2 miles
12 PM
scattered clouds
48°F
Feels: 46°F 6 mph (Gusts: 12) 62% 6.2 miles
3 PM
broken clouds
59°F
Feels: 57°F 9 mph (Gusts: 17) 43% 6.2 miles
6 PM
broken clouds
61°F
Feels: 59°F 10 mph (Gusts: 17) 45% 6.2 miles
9 PM
overcast clouds
60°F
Feels: 58°F 11 mph (Gusts: 20) 49% 6.2 miles
Average 51°F
High 63°F
Low 42°F
Wind Up to 8 mph
Humidity 76%
Sunrise 9:25 AM
Sunset 12:24 AM
0.09 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
overcast clouds
52°F
Feels: 50°F 4 mph (Gusts: 7) 74% 6.2 miles
3 AM
overcast clouds
48°F
Feels: 47°F 4 mph (Gusts: 5) 82% 6.2 miles
6 AM
overcast clouds
43°F
Feels: 41°F 4 mph (Gusts: 3) 97% 6.2 miles
9 AM
broken clouds
42°F
Feels: 41°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 95% 6.2 miles
12 PM
light rain
49°F
Feels: 47°F 5 mph (Gusts: 10) 85% 6.2 miles 0.02 inches
3 PM
light rain
56°F
Feels: 54°F 7 mph (Gusts: 10) 63% 6.2 miles 0.02 inches
6 PM
light rain
63°F
Feels: 60°F 8 mph (Gusts: 12) 37% 6.2 miles 0.01 inches
9 PM
light rain
57°F
Feels: 56°F 6 mph (Gusts: 9) 76% 6.2 miles 0.04 inches
Average 52°F
High 65°F
Low 40°F
Wind Up to 9 mph
Humidity 75%
Sunrise 9:25 AM
Sunset 12:24 AM
0.08 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
light rain
48°F
Feels: 48°F 2 mph (Gusts: 2) 95% 6.2 miles 0.07 inches
3 AM
light rain
44°F
Feels: 44°F 2 mph (Gusts: 2) 96% 6.2 miles 0.00 inches
6 AM
scattered clouds
43°F
Feels: 43°F 2 mph (Gusts: 2) 97% 6.2 miles
9 AM
few clouds
40°F
Feels: 38°F 4 mph (Gusts: 3) 98% 6.2 miles
12 PM
few clouds
49°F
Feels: 48°F 4 mph (Gusts: 5) 86% 6.2 miles
3 PM
scattered clouds
61°F
Feels: 59°F 7 mph (Gusts: 14) 43% 6.2 miles
6 PM
scattered clouds
65°F
Feels: 63°F 9 mph (Gusts: 13) 34% 6.2 miles
9 PM
overcast clouds
62°F
Feels: 60°F 5 mph (Gusts: 10) 48% 6.2 miles
Average 55°F
High 69°F
Low 43°F
Wind Up to 10 mph
Humidity 61%
Sunrise 9:25 AM
Sunset 12:24 AM
12 AM
overcast clouds
53°F
Feels: 52°F 2 mph (Gusts: 2) 76% 6.2 miles
3 AM
broken clouds
51°F
Feels: 50°F 4 mph (Gusts: 4) 76% 6.2 miles
6 AM
scattered clouds
45°F
Feels: 43°F 4 mph (Gusts: 4) 70% 6.2 miles
9 AM
broken clouds
43°F
Feels: 41°F 4 mph (Gusts: 4) 76% 6.2 miles
12 PM
broken clouds
56°F
Feels: 54°F 4 mph (Gusts: 8) 56% 6.2 miles
3 PM
few clouds
65°F
Feels: 63°F 8 mph (Gusts: 12) 35% 6.2 miles
6 PM
scattered clouds
69°F
Feels: 67°F 10 mph (Gusts: 16) 38% 6.2 miles

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