Mount Jo Loop Trail is a 1.8 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Lake Placid, New York that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from April until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
SEASONAL ROAD CLOSURE: Roads leading to this trailhead are subject to seasonal closure in Winter. Mount Jo stands 700 ft. over Heart Lake near ADK Loj south of Lake Placid in the heart of the High Peaks Zone of the Adirondacks. Mt. Jo has two trails that lead to its summit. The summit offers spectacular views of the High Peaks and the MacIntyre range and is a great hike for the kids. This is a very short two mile loop hike that will bring you to the top of a wonderful little peak above Heart Lake with just over 600 feet of climbing. It's a great hike for little kids or an older family member who you would like to get into the outdoors. It's also a good hike if you have time and energy after another shorter 46er hike like Phelps or maybe Tabletop.
Heart Lake Adirondack Loj Trailhead: From Exit 30 take Route 73 towards Lake Placid for 26.5 miles. Take a left onto Adirondack Loj Road and continue 5 miles to the Loj and the parking area.
March 2, 2021February 28, 2021February 18, 2021Great, quick hike!
February 16, 2021It was a warm day the snow was soft and a bit challenging to snowshoe in. Especially the uphills.
February 14, 2021February 11, 2021February 10, 2021what a great trail very steep in some places. trail was packed micro spikes the whole way. beautiful ice formations on some of the rocks. once at The summit couldn't see anything it was socked in by fog. overall great hike.
February 9, 2021The long trail wasn’t bad til you got some steep climbs, it was much more fun sliding back down but the views were spectacular on a sunny day
February 4, 2021Long loop was much less packed than short
January 24, 2021brrr! my hand warmers didn't activate and I didn't realize it until my hike was done. no wonder my hands were hurting with how cold they were! sunrise wasn't spectacular, just nice mountain views with some light coming up around the peaks, kinda hazy, neat adventure
January 23, 2021This was my first solo hike and also my first winter hike. Would definitely recommend this for anyone, pretty easy and a decent number of people on the trail which makes it slightly less scary to be by yourself/be there in the winter. Wore snowshoes for the whole trail and would definitely recommend having these
January 18, 2021Short trail is quite steep, and the snow make it even more difficult but also more fun. The long trail has a few steep sections but overall is moderate. The path to submit has 3 ladder to climb, which are not snowshoe friendly. It took quite some effort to go through, especially when going down hill.
January 12, 2021Beautiful 6am hike, micro spikes were very handy...all in all a beautiful hike!
January 9, 2021January 4, 2021An absolutely beautiful climb! The views along the way were incredible. The path was hard snow packed and icy - spikes made the hike pleasant and no trouble. We had a leisurely pace and enjoyed all this short hike has to offer!
January 3, 2021Really incredible views for minimal effort. We wore micro spikes
January 1, 2021Great summit views. Both long and short approaches are varied and entertaining. Icy; spikes needed.
December 31, 2020Great short sunset hike. Trail is currently packed snow and ice, crampons or micro spikes are a must. Snow began at sunset, intensifying during decent.
December 26, 2020December 23, 2020Trail was manageable with good hiking boots, micro-spikes or crampons are recommended though.
December 23, 2020Very pretty and a good climb for 3 kids. Micro spikes were v useful as icy in patches.
December 23, 2020The perfect moderate level hike, particularly in winter when the ice and snow add a little more difficulty. Did the hike w/an adventurous 6 year old.
December 13, 2020Steep but rewarding. Trail is a little icy but not terrible. Short trail is great!
