White Rock
About
White Rock is a summit in New York, about 1.6 miles from Highland Falls. It sits at 762 feet, and several hiking routes lie within a mile and a half of it, making it an easy addition to a day on foot in the area. Late spring and early fall tend to be the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from the nearby West Point weather station show May highs around 72°F and September highs around 76°F, while winter brings highs in the mid-30s and a few snowy days a month. The closest trails are Carriage, half a mile away, and Sugarloaf Trail, under a mile off. Osborne Loop and Castle Rock Trail are each about 1.1 miles away. For climbers, Storm King Mountain is roughly 6 miles away.
Summit Facts
Summit elevation
762 ft
Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).
Location
White Rock
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: Apr–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–85°F and lows of 41–65°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the West Point, NY weather station, 2.7 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan36° high21° low3 days with snow
- Feb39° high22° low3 days with snow
- Mar47° high30° low2 days with snow
- Apr60° high41° low
- May72° high51° low
- Jun80° high60° low
- Jul85° high65° low
- Aug83° high64° low
- Sep76° high57° low
- Oct63° high46° low
- Nov51° high36° low
- Dec41° high27° low2 days with snow
Nearby
- CarriageHiking0.5 mi
- Sugarloaf TrailHiking0.8 mi
- Osborne LoopHiking1.1 mi
- Castle Rock TrailHiking1.1 mi
- Glenclyffe LoopHiking1.4 mi
- Storm King MountainRock climbing6.1 mi
- Blue Mountain ParkRock climbing6.1 mi
- Rocky Glen PondRock climbing6.2 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
