10/02/2026
📍 Mount Jo, Lake Placid, New York
🥾 ~2.5 miles round trip
⛰️ ~700–750 ft elevation gain
⏱️ Short hike, but expect rocky and fairly steep sections!
There are two routes to the summit: the Short Trail (1.1 miles one way) and Long Trail (1.3 miles one way). The Short Trail is steeper and rougher, while the Long Trail is a little more gradual. You can also take one up and the other down to make it a loop.
IMPORTANT: The trail starts from the Adirondak Loj/Heart Lake area. You do not need a hiking reservation like you do for Indian Head, but you do have to pay to park.
As of 2026:
💰 $25 full day parking for non-members
💰 $15 after 1 PM
⚠️ The lot can fill VERY early, especially on weekends, so plan accordingly.
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