No! He had to look beyond the town's borders.
Discussion
So can he see the mountain from where he stopped?
Yes! His neck was sore from looking up.
Did he walk towards the mountain?
Yes! He was determined to reach new heights.
Did he stop in front of the mountain?
No! He stopped in the town, not in front of the mountain.
Did he finish his measurement when he stopped there?
Yes! He had a mountain of information at his fingertips.
Did he know the exact distance between the mountain and the place he stopped at?
There is no information given in the puzzle about the man knowing the exact distance between the mountain and the place he stopped at.