Bramley Mountain (Delhi) *Double Hike* – KRC / Catskill Fire Tower Challenge
KRC / Catskill Fire Tower Challenge
Complete all Fire Towers in 2026, this is the signup for the joint run/ hike, you can also complete the fire towers any time by yourself, more info here: https://kinderhookrunners.club/event/firetower-challenge/ .
Make sure to log your completion on the link above.
Please carpool – parking is often limited, leave a note at signup if you are offering a seat in your car.
Double Hike Day
1st Fire Tower:
Bramley Mountain (Delhi)
The loop trail is approximately a 4-mile round-trip hike, with 860ft of elevation gain to the 2817-foot summit. Located on NYC Department of Environmental Protection lands, this hike offers the option of an out and back or completing the loop.
The Summit Trail (red trail markers) is approximately 1.6 miles to the summit from the parking area. The Quarry trail (blue trail markers) is approximately eight tenths of a mile from the parking lot to the Quarry and then includes an additional 1.1-mile hike to the summit from the Quarry. Although you can hike this loop in either direction, it is recommended to hike the Quarry Trail to the top and descend on the Summit Trail to get the best views of all the sights this trail has to offer.
Trailhead:
| The trailhead is located on Glen Bernie Road in Delhi, seven tenths of a mile from the intersection with County Rt 18, or 3.3 miles from the intersection with State Rt. 28. | https://maps.app.goo.gl/F4vvY5wBNq4r4Fv58 |
2nd Fire Tower:
Mount Utsayantha (Stamford)
Hike up Tower Road to reach Mount Utsayantha. It is approximately one mile from the base of the road to the summit, with an elevation gain of 680 feet. This two-mile round-trip hike or drive is on a steep gravel road.
Trailhead:
| Follow NY 23 east from the village of Stamford, take a right on Mountain Avenue. This road is steep. There is a dirt road on the left as you crest the ridge, which is Tower Road. You’ll see a sign for the park. Park in this area if you are planning to hike the road, as the other roads along Tower Road are private. | https://maps.app.goo.gl/4tZL7bGQ9riszP879 |
