Thanks for the help. I don't want to be too ambitious with my plans, but do want to seen a decent bit of what the island has to offer.

Hello, I am considering a first time backpacking trip to IR. Although plans aren't set in stone, I would probably start at Rock Harbor in the end of August or beginning of Sept. Although I have backpacked before, I don't have a lot of experience and will need to get into better physical shape. Can ...