Rossman Falls
About
Rossman Falls is a waterfall in Columbia County, New York, about 2.9 miles from the town of Stottville. The falls sit at about 73 feet. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run highs around 74°F in May and 75°F in September, with July the warmest month at about 85°F. Several other outings lie within easy reach. The Blue Trail is about 3 miles away, and both the Albany-Hudson Electric Trail and the Hudson Valley Greenway Trail (Hudson to Kinderhook) are roughly 4.6 miles off. Paddlers can head to Claverack Creek, about 6.7 miles away.
Waterfall Facts
Elevation
73 ft
Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).
Location
Rossman Falls
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 63–85°F and lows of 38–63°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Hudson Correctional Facility, NY weather station, 6.4 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan35° high18° low
- Feb38° high19° low
- Mar48° high28° low
- Apr63° high38° low
- May74° high49° low
- Jun81° high58° low
- Jul85° high63° low
- Aug83° high61° low
- Sep75° high54° low
- Oct64° high43° low
- Nov51° high33° low
- Dec40° high25° low
Nearby
- Blue TrailHiking3.1 mi
- Albany-Hudson Electric Trail - HikingHiking4.6 mi
- Hudson Valley Greenway Trail (Hudson to Kinderhook)Hiking4.6 mi
- Green PathHiking5.2 mi
- Cedar Park CemeteryRock climbing6.6 mi
- Claverack CreekCanoeing6.7 mi
- Path of Light (Light Purple)Hiking8.5 mi
- Hudson River SkywalkHiking8.7 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
