September Trip Questions

[u/Imaginary-Section864]

I'm heading to the island for a 7 night backpacking trip in mid-September. I'm planning to carry an extra day's worth of food in case of a ferry delay on the return, but given the recent two day delay I'm now wondering if I should take enough for two extra days, especially with the RH store closed during shoulder season.

Does anyone have any advice or experience or opinions on this? I was kind of hoping there would be a secret hikers' box stash of extra food for delayed ferry passengers, because I don't want to carry the extra weight, but I think this is probably just a fantasy.

On a more minor note, could anyone speak to the current bug situation? Can I leave the bug net hat at home and get away with a tiny bottle of DEET?

Any other recommendations for shoulder season, especially related to cold/rain gear?

[u/Successful-Mall4477]

Any idea how long in the season the Rock Harbor restaurant is open? We’ll be there Sept. 17-25, hiking from Windigo to Rock Harbor. I don’t want to get my heart set on a burger at the end if that’s not the case! 😢🙏🏻

[u/Imaginary-Section864 → u/Successful-Mall4477]

Sadly, I believe the store and restaurants in Rock Harbor close on 9/13 🥲

[u/Successful-Mall4477 → u/Imaginary-Section864]

☹️😩😭 Thank you! Do you think it’s too late to cancel? 🤣🤣🤣