[pct-l] Water Info: Campo to Boulder Oaks

[Mike Saenz]

We had a bit of weather blow through over the weekend. I wonder if it
was heavy enough to recharge Hauser Creek. At 2.5 miles north of the
railroad tracks, it probably doesn't matter- you may not have even put a
dentin your water supply by then.

At mile 10 or 11, there's a windmill with a trough just east of the
trail. Has anyone tried to use this lately? Perfect location- half way
to Morena.

Michael  Saenz
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[mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net] On Behalf Of Bill Batchelor
Sent: Friday, April 13, 2007 6:23 PM
To: 'PCT-L'
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Subject: [pct-l] Water Info: Campo to Boulder Oaks



Yesterday, April 13,  I packed from Campo to Boulder Oaks.  Water report
as
follows:

After crossing Highway 94, you cross the railroad tracks.  About 2.5
miles
later is a creek with water flowing about 1 inch deep.  My topo does not
give this creek a name.  Location 547002mE  3607912mN

No other water until Lake Morena.  Hauser is still dry, though there is
a
note from a hiker on 4/7 that says there were small pools a short
distance
up-stream.  I did not go to investigate.

North of Lake Morena, there is no water at the Cottonwood Creek first
crossing (at the road).  Further north on the trail, about a quarter
mile,
there is water in the creek.  The water is visible from the trail.
There is
no need to bush-wack to find it.  Eventually the trail crosses the creek
up
another mile.  Water is here too.   I would consider the water in
Cottonwook
Creek in the entire valley suspect due to nearby cattle grazing.

Spigot water is on at Boulder Oaks Campground within a couple miles of
Cottonwood Creek.  I did not check all the faucets, only one.  When
first
entering the park it is dead ahead on the back-side of a small post.
The
faucet is facing away from you and may not be readily visible.  I
suspect if
one is on, they are all on.

BillB  (YTNH)


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