Rollins Pond and Mt. Jo

For a bit of a different trip into the Adiondacks, we packed our bags and loaded up our niece and nephew for a camping trip. We started with michigans at Gene's in Port Henry and climbed Belfry Mountain in Moriah for a fantastic fire tower view with only a .4 mile hike to get there. We then headed to Rollins Pond for two nights where we rented canoes and the kids were happy as fish splashing around in the pond. They were doubly happy when we took a side trip to Donnelly's for ice cream!

After we parted ways with Tom, Amy, Ben and Hank, we headed to Adirondack Loj to hike Mt. Jo. The trail was short and steep and we were sweating bullets in the humidity. On the summit, the steward helped us identify peaks while we nibbled on cookies. The view was spectacular - especially for such a short hike. The surrounding mountains were imposing and we especially enjoyed the views of Wallface and the slides on Mt. Colden.

We made a loop by following the long trail down (whereas we had taken the short trail up). We headed to the orchard for a dinner in our new gigantic skillet! Mmmm...pork.