Mount Jo facts for kids
Mount Jo is a mountain in the beautiful Adirondack Mountains of New York. It stands 2,876 feet (877 meters) tall. This mountain is located in a town called North Elba, New York, and the land belongs to the Adirondack Mountain Club. At the base of Mount Jo, you'll find the Adirondack Loj and a pretty spot called Heart Lake. There are two different paths you can take to reach the top of Mount Jo.
Exploring Mount Jo
Mount Jo is known for being a great hike, especially for its amazing views! Even though the path can be steep in some places, it's a short climb. Many people find it easier than other big mountains nearby.
What You'll See
From the top of Mount Jo, you get fantastic views of the High Peaks region. These are some of the tallest mountains in the Adirondacks. You can see famous peaks like Cascade Mountain, Mount Marcy, Algonquin Peak, Mount Colden, and Indian Pass. The mountain is also very close to Heart Lake.
The Hike Itself
The climb up Mount Jo is about 710 feet (216 meters) from the Adirondack Loj. The whole trip, going up and down, is about 2.6 miles long. For the effort you put in, the views are truly rewarding! You'll see a wide, beautiful view of the Great Range of the Adirondacks. Mount Jo is also about seven miles (11 kilometers) south of Lake Placid.
How Mount Jo Got Its Name
Mount Jo was named a long time ago, in 1877. A man named Henry Van Hovenberg gave the mountain its name. He was the person who built the first Adirondack Loj. Henry named the mountain after his fiancée, Josephine Schofield. Sadly, Josephine passed away just before they were going to get married.
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