[pct-l] Fw: Water Caches - Mason Valley Truck Trail

[Joe McDougall]

Jeff,
 
You raise a good point.  I live about 3 hours away from this segment, so returning once the cache has been used (whenever that is) would be impracticle.  I don't want to contribute to trash, but hate not leaving water for others when I have the opportunity.  Perhaps the locals can lead me to a good spot where others also cache water.  Otherwise, I must only look out for myself - and that's just not very neighborly.  Any other suggestions?
 
Regards,
Joe


----- Original Message ----
From: "jeff.singewald at comcast.net" <jeff.singewald at comcast.net>
To: Joe McDougall <long4trails at yahoo.com>; pct-l at backcountry.net
Sent: Saturday, April 5, 2008 6:42:03 PM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Water Caches - Mason Valley Truck Trail


Joe,
 
Can't help with the logistics in that area, but I do hope that if you are going to place water caches at any of these locations that you will plan to return to pick-up any containers that you leave.  Be assured that thru-hikers will not take the containers that you leave so you must plan to return to these sites and remove the trash and empty bottles.
 
Jeff
 
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From: Joe McDougall <long4trails at yahoo.com> 

> I am chipping away at Sections A and E in day hikes of between 20 to 30 miles, 
> and occasional overnighters. I plan to hike from Mt. Laguna (43.0) to Scissors 
> Crossing (78.0) with a car shuttle on 4/19. I plan to do at least one water 
> drop at or near Mason Valley Truck Trail. My buddy and I will only need a 
> couple gallons, but I am happy to cache many (say 10 or more). I would be happy 
> to cache water at both Mason Valley Truck Trail and Scissors Crossing. My 
> questions are as follows: 
> Does anyone know if I can get a stock 4x4 truck up the Mason Valley Truck Trail 
> to the PCT to cache water? Are there gates, or is it wide open? Do you 
> recommend any other location at or near the 63 mile mark? 
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> ; I assume more water at the Scissors Crossing is welcome. 
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> What is the preferred packaging: gallons, 2.5 gallon jugs, 5 gallons? 
> I appreciate any input you can provide. 
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> Joe McDougall 
> (818) 398-0580 
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