One of my favorite hikes ever -- we have done lots of hiking in Idaho -- is over the back of JVD. Go out behind Soggy Dollar and you'll see a steep road which goes up toward the back of the island. Hike up that hill and it takes you to a dirt road and then a trail. You can hike all the way to the other side of the island. We usually hike to Foxy's Taboo and the Bubbly Pool. It takes a few hours and we always leave by around 8:00 a.m. It is beautiful. You'll see tall grasses and goats and the sea and a gorgeous view of Great Harbour. It is difficult to put into words. I am sure others will chime in. And, there are other posts about it if you do a search. You maybe can find it on google maps or something. Well worth the effort to do it. We stay on St. John now, and that hike is something I miss about being on JVD. Bring lots of water and wear sturdy shoes.