Ah yes I'm very familiar with the loj, Heart Lake is a gorgeous sight. I actually stayed at the John Brooks Lodge last time I was up. Have you heard of it? The bedding and grub was surprisingly nice for being three and a half miles in the woods. They even have complimentary ear plugs in case your bunk mates are snorers. The staff is very nice, definite pot heads though. I think I would be too, if I was stuck out in the wilderness for weeks on end. We did Saddleback and Basin, I think it was 15 or 16 miles from jbl to the peaks and then back to the parking lot. Great views but very treacherous descents on Saddleback. My brother actually broke his ankle on the way down and had to hike out on it. Not our best trip!

I've done Wright and Algonquin before, but I don't think I've done Iroquois? I usually go with my family and assorted friends a few times a year, and I've missed hikes here and there. It's hard to keep track at this point. I'm not sure what peak we're doing this time. Something on the easier side I believe. Maybe Cascade or Noonmark? We usually like to stay in Placid and enjoy the restaurants and shopping. We're not what you would call "hardcore" hikers!