[pct-l] Hat Creek Rim (and other dry stretches of the PCT)

[Charcholla@aol.com]

I've been discussing the trail water situation with the PCTA and the USFS 
since my hike along the Hat Creek Rim (30 waterless miles in Section N) last 
year.

I had the opportunity last August to talk to the local USFS Ranger for the 
district. I asked him about water on the Hat Creek Rim. He said that they had 
tried to dig a well there once, but were unsuccessful. He said they even 
tried placing a "water buffalo" (water tank on wheels) there. His impression 
was that " ... nobody hiked the Rim anyway, so why do anything?" He seemed to 
think that all the through-hikers walked the road from Old Station to Burney 
Falls? 

So my questions are for those of you who HAVE hiked Section N (section hike 
or through-hike): Did you hike along the Hat Creek Rim, or along the road to 
Burney Falls State Park? How did YOU manage to hike 30 miles without a water 
resupply? Would you like to see some type of water supply added to break up 
that 30-mile dry stretch?

Now, how about those of you who PLAN to hike Section N this year or later? 
Are you content with a "30-mile dry stretch?" Are you just as happy to hike 
along the highway for 30 miles?

Rather than bog down the PCT-L with a lot of "water-war Pros and Cons," how 
about just sending me a private email with your thoughts. I'll compile the 
comments and forward them to the PCTA for their consideration. I'll probably 
also post a condensed version of the survey results on the List. 

Thanks for your participation,
Charlie Jones

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