Mount Utsayantha
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2.0 mi. | 700 ft. | N42.399 W74.59 | MSR Maps | Google Maps |
Mount Utsayantha is just southeast of the village of Stamford in Delaware County. The mountain has a fire tower which gives GREAT views of the surrounding mountains, hills and valleys. From the ground there is a nice view down into Stamford from in front of the Churchill Education Building. The mountain also hosts several communications antennae. The dirt road to the top is passable in all but winter and the wettest conditions.
Head west from Stamford on Route 23 watching for Mountain Avenue on the right. This turns into Tower Mountain Road as it climbs quickly. As the road begin to level off after about 1.25 miles. Turn left onto Tower Road. Driving to the top may be a possible does NOT count for the CHH list. Park at the bottom and walk up the road to the summit. At about .8 miles the road splits but bear to the left and walk another .2 miles to the top. Look around. Climb the fire tower. Walk to the front of the Churchill building. Take lots of pictures. On the way back down stop at the viewpoint on your left and take some more pictures. At the fork in the road walk straight ahead for a different view in a different direction. Turn around and return back down the mountain to your car.
