Mount Jo rises to 2,877 feet above the Adirondak Loj trailhead — a 2.3-mile round-trip climb that delivers summit views of Mount Marcy and Heart Lake in under two hours. Short trail, open rock ledges, and reliable footing make it the standard warm-up hike for newcomers testing their legs.
It is reached by the Van Hoevenberg Trail (7.7 mi). Nearby waters include Heart Lake and MacIntyre Brook.
Closest parking lots within range, ranked by walking distance. Accessibility flags come from Google verified-data; surface and capacity from OpenStreetMap. Confirm hours and seasonal closures before you go.
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