[pct-l] Willow Springs

[steve_peterson at sbcglobal.net (Steve Peterson)]

I got a private reply that said:

"A week ago the water faucet wasn't working.  The pond is pretty bad, but the 
spring that flows into it is fenced off and drinkable you just have to catch it 
before it gets to the pond."

As to the 3.6 mile round trip, yes, it's extra miles (and about 700' of gain 
coming back to the PCT) but that's usually a very hot, dry section and if you 
camp at/near Golden Oaks Spring, Robin Bird Spring, Willow Spring, and McIvers 
Spring, you have daily mileages of about 16 (starting from Hwy 58), 18+, 22, and 
24 (including the side trip to WS) and have water every night--important if you 
get dehydrated during the day.

I have not, however, heard from anyone as to whether camping around Willow 
Spring would be unpleasant because of the cows.

--Steve


AsABat wrote:
> All I've seen is reports of a stinky and cow-contaminated pond, and no
> mention of the faucet. If someone can confirm the faucet (I'm assuming that
> the authors already have) that would be great. It still means a 3.6 mile
> round trip though.
> 
> Mary has been faithful in keeping up the caches, but it is a lot of work for
> them and it certainly is a good idea to not plan on the caches having water.
> 
> AsABat
> www.4jeffrey.net/pctwater