Sounds like a great trip, but with new backpackers the short section between Daisy Farm and Moskey can be tough, I call it the mini Minong, lots of up and down over rocks, can be hot on a nice day so I would add a little extra time for that section, but Moskey is certainly one of the most beautiful...

Thanks everyone, these are some very helpful answers! I'll share all this info with my group as we decide, although it seems like late July is the time to go. This forum has been really helpful in planning the trip, beyond just this post. How muddy can the trails be throughout the year? I've had som...

Hey folks, I'm in charge of a group of 10 adults that will be backpacking this summer, including some first time backpackers. We're looking at coming either May 30 - June 4 or sometime between July 26 and August 4. We'll be going into Rock Harbor, then hopefully going to Chickenbone W and back. What...