>>2832012
>For /out/ the Mohawk Valley's only redeeming factor is proximity to other areas
I disagree, there's plenty of areas if you're willing to trespass into some farm fields and lay low. And if you're into urbex there are tons of abandoned factories and mills.

>>2832020
>i dunno if that little vertical spit of lowland between watertown and utica is called mohawk valley
That's the Black River valley. Honestly I'd attribute what the other anon said about the Mohawk Valley to this; it's mainly good for its proximity to the Tug Hills, Adirondacks, and Lake Ontario. The Black river is enjoyable to canoe/kayak down and it's fun to hunt down the old canal locks. The towns are decent but avoid Watertown; pretty bunk scene and Fort Drum does NOT help.