Snake Rocks
About
Snake Rocks is a summit in New York, about 2.4 miles from the town of Woodstock. The closest way in is the Snake Rocks Trail, which starts about 0.2 miles from the summit and is the natural route for anyone planning a visit. Weather is most comfortable from June through September. Typical averages from the Platte Clove weather station, about 8.5 miles away, run from highs around 75°F and lows near 51°F in June to highs near 72°F and lows around 48°F in September. Winters there are cold, with January highs around 32°F. Other hikes within a few miles include the Byrdcliffe Trail and the Mount Guardian Trail. Farther afield, Esopus Creek offers canoeing, and the Phoenicia, Sportsman's Wall climbing area is about 8.7 miles away.
Summit Facts
Summit elevation
1,227 ft
Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).
Location
Snake Rocks
New York
Name and location: U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Elevation: USGS 3D Elevation Program. View the GNIS record.
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Sep. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 67–80°F and lows of 42–55°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Platte Clove, NY weather station, 8.5 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan32° high12° low
- Feb35° high13° low
- Mar42° high20° low
- Apr55° high31° low
- May67° high42° low
- Jun75° high51° low
- Jul80° high55° low
- Aug79° high54° low
- Sep72° high48° low
- Oct59° high37° low
- Nov47° high28° low
- Dec37° high19° low
Nearby
- Snake Rocks TrailHiking0.2 mi
- Byrdcliffe TrailHiking2.3 mi
- Mount Guardian TrailHiking2.6 mi
- Meads Meadow TrailHiking3.8 mi
- Overloop TrailHiking3.8 mi
- Plattekill CreekCanoeing8.1 mi
- Phoenicia, Sportsman's WallRock climbing8.7 mi
- Esopus CreekCanoeing9.2 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
