Mount Joy

Mountain in Pennsylvania · 259 ft

259 ft
Elevation
279 ft
Prominence
0.2 mi
Hike length one way
40.0908, -75.4525
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Mount Joy

0.2 mi
one way
92 ft
of ascent
13 min
round trip

The route starts at the nearest registered starting point — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

394 ft0.2 mi · 476 ft

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · east of the peak
0.2 mi on foot · ↑ 92 ft · about 13 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Artillery Park Parking Lot
parking · northeast of the peak
about 0.4 mi to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Knox's Quarters Parking Lot
parking · south of the peak
about 0.9 mi to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗

Check signage and any parking fees on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How high is Mount Joy?

Mount Joy is 259 ft above sea level and lies in Pennsylvania. Its prominence is 279 ft — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Mount Joy?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 0.2 mi one way with 92 ft of ascent. Expect around 13 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Mount Joy?

The nearest parking is the parking area east of the peak — 0.2 mi on foot · ↑ 92 ft · about 13 min round trip. Alternative: Artillery Park Parking Lot (northeast of the peak) (about 0.4 mi to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.

Can I log Mount Joy in Conquer?

Yes — Mount Joy is one of 49,213 peaks in United States in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.

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