Utz Hightop
About
Utz Hightop is a summit in Virginia, about 5.4 miles from the town of Madison. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. At the nearby Big Meadows weather station, typical September averages run from highs near 69°F to lows around 52°F, and May is similar at about 64°F and 46°F. Several trails start close by. Blakey Ridge Fire Trail is about a mile away and Graves Mill Trail is under 2 miles off. Anglers can head to the Rapidan River, roughly 4 miles away. For an overnight base, Big Meadows Campground in Shenandoah is just under 9 miles out.
Summit Facts
Summit elevation
2,143 ft
Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).
Location
Utz Hightop
Virginia
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 64–75°F and lows of 46–59°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Big Meadows, VA weather station, 8.4 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan36° high19° low
- Feb38° high22° low
- Mar44° high27° low
- Apr57° high37° low
- May64° high46° low
- Jun70° high54° low
- Jul75° high59° low
- Aug73° high58° low
- Sep69° high52° low
- Oct58° high42° low
- Nov48° high32° low
- Dec39° high24° low
The station sits about 1,400 ft higher than this spot, so expect it to run a little warmer here.
Nearby
- Blakey Ridge Fire TrailHiking1 mi
- Graves Mill TrailHiking1.7 mi
- RWMA - Doubletop Vig Hiker TrailHiking3 mi
- Rapidan RiverRiver fishing3.7 mi
- Fire RoadRock climbing8.2 mi
- RockvilleRock climbing8.2 mi
- Primary CragRock climbing8.5 mi
- Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (VA)Camping8.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
