This is a nice little hike. You can do the loop hike or as we did up and
down same shorter route. The loop trip is a nice way to go down, nice
and easy grade.
The trail head is off Heart Lake at the Adirondack Loj which is at the
end of the Adirondack Loj Rd, which is the first right after the ski
jumps coming from Lake Placid.
The trail descends gently from Adirondack Loj Rd down to a road next to
Heart Lake. Turn right for 60 yards. and the true start of the trail to
Mt. Jo. After 1/4 mile of climb, there is a junction. The Short Trail
goes right while the Long trail goes straight. We took the Short Trail,
its steeper and rougher. The trails meet just before the summit, so you
have options going up and down. Total distance 1.1 mi. or 1.3 mi.
depending on which trail is taken.
2.6 miles round trip, Elevation is about 2876’
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