Rusk Mountain
| Rusk Mountain | |
|---|---|
Rusk in autumn from near the summit of neighboring West Kill Mountain | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,680 feet (1,120 m) |
| Prominence | 760 feet (230 m) |
| Listing | Catskill High Peaks 21st |
| Coordinates | 42°12′02″N 74°16′37″W / 42.20056°N 74.27694°W |
| Geography | |
| Location | Jewett / Lexington, New York, U.S. |
| Parent range | Catskills |
| Topo map | USGS Lexington |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | ridge south of Ox Hollow |
Rusk Mountain is a peak located in the towns of Jewett and Lexington in Greene County, New York, United States. At 3,680 feet (1,120 m) in elevation, it is the 20th-highest peak in the Catskill Mountains and considered a member of the Catskill High Peaks. While there is no maintained trail, a bushwhack to the summit is considered relatively easy, and required for membership in the Catskill Mountain 3500 Club.