[pct-l] Water update, Hwy 58 (Tehachapi Pass) to Kennedy Meadow.

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Brian gave me the following info about water availability to pass along to 
Donna Saufley, but I don't have her email address.  So, in the interest of 
getting the word out asap, I'm posting it directly to the list.  Will someone 
please pass it along to Donna in case she's not checking the list every day?  
She likes to have the latest for her guests.  That is, I hope, everyone 
northbound on the trail.

This information was gathered between May 16, when Brian left 
Tehachapi-Willow Springs Road, and May 20, when he arrived at Kennedy 
Meadows. 

o  15 gallon water cache at Tehachapi Pass (Map E16).

o  Golden Oaks Spring running great.

o  Robin Bird Spring running fine.  Pipe is broken so hop the fence to get 
good water.

o  Kelso Valley Road at pass (Map F9).  10 gallon cache by Mary Barcik of 
Welden.  Refilled 1-3 times per week.

o  1/4 mile south of Bird Spring Pass -  7 x 5 gallon cache on right side of 
trail.  Marked by a wooden "Water" sign.

o  At Bird Spring Pass, north side - 15 x 1 gallon cache by Mary Barcik of 
Welden.  Refilled 1-3 times per week.

o  McIvers Spring running well.  Junction to McIvers Cabin is NOT marked.  
Follow guidebook instructions.

o  Walker Pass Campground (Map F13) has water turned on. 

o  Joshua Tree Spring (Map G1) in not running well.  Water can be scooped 
with effort.  (5/19).

o  Water is turned on in Chimney Careek Campground, 0.30 miles NE on 
Canebrake Road (MapG4).

o  Fox Mill Spring (Map G4) is running fine.

o  Seasonal creeks from Fox Mill to Kern River are questionable due to lack 
of tree cover from a recent fire.  This is a hot, dry section.  Carry extra 
water.