The most famous hike in Iceland opens June 15th. Or 17th. Or 20th. Or later.
It’s been a hard, cold Spring.
I had hoped to do the trek before the official opening, to avoid the hordes. That’s not going to happen.
Today I drove to the campground at Skogar, one of the trailheads. Two young German guys had just come out. There’s still a LOT of snow and mud. It’s not fun.
They convinced me not to go.
… so I’m looking for an alternative backcountry hike, perhaps 75km, over the next few days.
I fly out on the 17th.
besthike.com 
Incredible terrain. Best of kuck and stay safe. I am looking forward to your Iceland posts in the near term. I will enjoy the trips vicariously through your eyes. I will not live long enough to achieve even a small percentage of my plans in North America. So much to do: so little time.
Apologies! That would be ‘Best of luck’. We both know it has little to do with luck and a lot to do with meticulous planning, skillset and the application of well earned knowledge.