Mountain · 1 route

Rattlesnake Mountain

1,305 ft · New York

Summit
1,305 ft
Routes
1 way up
Season
Spring, summer, fall

Route up Rattlesnake Mountain

  1. Rattlesnake Mountain TrailEasyabout 832 ft of climbing2.7 mi round tripSee the route
Map of the route up Rattlesnake Mountain, with each route's start numbered and the summit marked
Rattlesnake Mountain TrailMap © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap contributors

About Rattlesnake Mountain

Rattlesnake Mountain is a summit in northern New York, about 2.8 miles from the community of Willsboro Point. It sits at 1,305 feet, and the Rattlesnake Mountain Trail lies about a mile away, making it the natural way to approach the peak. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical July highs reach about 80°F with lows near 61°F, based on averages from a nearby weather station at Willsboro. That station sits well below the summit, so temperatures up top run cooler. The Sugarloaf Trail is about 2.5 miles away, and the River Trail (Blue Circle Trail) is about 3.4 miles off. Climbers can head to the Poke-O-Moonshine Main Face, roughly 3.5 miles away.

Before you go

Hazards

  • Muddy conditions
  • Slippery rocks when wet
  • Ticks in warmer months
  • Potential ice in winter

Season

Spring brings mud season conditions, summer offers lush green foliage, fall features spectacular foliage, winter may require snowshoes or microspikes

Forecast on Rattlesnake Mountain

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at the summit and route start for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

Questions about Rattlesnake Mountain

How tall is Rattlesnake Mountain?

1,305 ft (398 m).

How many routes go to the summit of Rattlesnake Mountain?

One: Rattlesnake Mountain Trail.

When is the best time to climb Rattlesnake Mountain?

Spring, summer, fall.

Mountains nearby

More mountains in New York

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: May–Sep. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 66–80°F and lows of 46–61°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Willsboro 1 N, NY weather station, 2.9 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan29° high11° low
  2. Feb31° high12° low
  3. Mar39° high22° low
  4. Apr54° high34° low
  5. May66° high46° low
  6. Jun76° high56° low
  7. Jul80° high61° low
  8. Aug79° high59° low
  9. Sep71° high52° low
  10. Oct58° high41° low
  11. Nov46° high31° low
  12. Dec35° high21° low

The station sits about 1,100 ft lower than this spot, so expect it to run cooler up here.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Nearest town
Willsboro Point, New York · 2.8 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

Best time to visit Rattlesnake Mountain

Best months: May–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    29° / 11°

  2. Feb

    31° / 12°

  3. Mar

    39° / 22°

  4. Apr

    54° / 34°

  5. May

    66° / 46°

  6. Jun

    76° / 56°

  7. Jul

    80° / 61°

  8. Aug

    79° / 59°

  9. Sep

    71° / 52°

  10. Oct

    58° / 41°

  11. Nov

    46° / 31°

  12. Dec

    35° / 21°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Willsboro 1 N, NY, 2.9 mi away at 180 ft. The station sits about 1,100 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.