Halcott & Rusk Bushwhacks

Sat, 29 Nov, 2025 at 07:30 am UTC-05:00

Catskill Mountains | West Shokan

ADK Long Island
Publisher/HostADK Long Island
Halcott & Rusk Bushwhacks
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Registration Required. A two-peak day (2 separate hikes) tackling a pair of trailless Catskill 35ers. We’ll start with a 3-mile bushwhack to the summit of Halcott Mountain, climbing steep forested slopes with no marked trail. After returning to the cars, we’ll make a short drive to the Spruceton Road Trailhead for another 3-mile bushwhack up Rusk Mountain. Two rugged off-trail ascents in one day—perfect for hikers looking to sharpen their navigation skills and bag more Catskill peaks.
Mileage: Halcott: 3.1 miles - Rusk: 3.18
Elevation Gain: Halcott 1,736’ - Rusk: 1,594'
Grade: Both C's
For registration contact Matthew McBride at [email protected]
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Catskill Mountains, Shandaken, New York, West Shokan, United States

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