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phishpapond
08-26-2008, 17:11
Hey can anyone tell me about the water in SNP.
I know there is a ton of places to get water 'but are any of the springgs running dry.
Trying to figure out how much water to pack.
Thanks
john gault
08-26-2008, 17:17
Not a complete list of all water sources, but it's pretty close.
http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?t=40502
Richard Snider
08-26-2008, 17:52
We haven't had much rain in this area for a while so some of the high springs may be getting a little slow if not dry. It that case the sources become the streams in the low part of the valleys and hollows which can be a couple of hours round trip off the AT. Some of the fire roads you'll pass will get you down to the streams and back to the trail in about an hour if need be.
Blissful
08-26-2008, 19:53
Hopefully it will be better by the end of the week. Fay's remnants are moving through starting tomorrow. An inch to over two inches expected.
Furlough
08-27-2008, 16:27
Hey can anyone tell me about the water in SNP.
I know there is a ton of places to get water 'but are any of the springgs running dry.
Trying to figure out how much water to pack.
Thanks
I was out in SNP for a short bit the weekend of 16 Aug. Simmons Gap Ranger station has water. There is no water between Simmons Gap and Hightop Hut (~6.1 miles north). The spring downhill from High Top Hut was running fine, the boxed spring on Hightop Mtn was at a trickle with maybe a foot of water in the box. No water between Hightop Mtn and South River Picnic Grounds (~5.9 miles north). South River Picnic area has water in the rest rooms and a great outside fountain. The boxed spring at Pococin Cabin had water, but at a trickle (~3.4 miles north of the Picnic Grounds) The spring on the AT at ~3.5 miles morth of the Picnic Grounds was flowing and could yield a couple of liters before having to refill. Refreshments and water are available at the Lewis Mtn Campground (~5.3 miles north of the Picnic Grounds) the Spring at Bearfence Hut was flowing well. No water between Bearfence and Milam Gap.
Furlough
john gault
08-27-2008, 16:46
Hey can anyone tell me about the water in SNP.
I know there is a ton of places to get water 'but are any of the springgs running dry.
Trying to figure out how much water to pack.
Thanks
When you planning your hike? Fay, as well as other storm(s) could change these reports for the better. I'm looking at doing it again this year around the beginning of October.
When you planning your hike? Fay, as well as other storm(s) could change these reports for the better. I'm looking at doing it again this year around the beginning of October.
JG which way are you headed, NOBO or SOBO?
john gault
08-27-2008, 17:56
NOBO from Rockfish Gap, then going to walk the C&O canal into D.C.
NOBO from Rockfish Gap, then going to walk the C&O canal into D.C.
I'll probably meet you on the way, I'm heading SOBO out of Harpers Ferry 9/25
john gault
08-27-2008, 18:05
I'll probably meet you on the way, I'm heading SOBO out of Harpers Ferry 9/25
That'll be cool, maybe we'll get to share a hut - not just pass on the trail.
Hopefully it will be better by the end of the week. Fay's remnants are moving through starting tomorrow. An inch to over two inches expected.
Yepp, finally got some long overdue rain today (all day). :) Hopefully it'll last a few more days like the weather people are promising.
phishpapond
08-27-2008, 23:45
I am headed out on september 8th and pretty much stopping on the 14th.Hitching to big meadow to meet my girlfriend and staying therer for week.
I think I am going to end up hiking in the rain most of time
I'm SOBO out of Harpers on the 29th. Say hi to me if y'all see me.
MyName1sMud
08-28-2008, 15:49
I didn't have any trouble finding water while I was there!
Remnants of Fay have helped. It rained much of 8/27 and continues today (8/28). It's supposed to clear up by the weekend and get hot again, however, so our gain may be temporary.
The spring at Pass Mt. Hut was running strong last night, 8/27.
MyName1sMud
08-30-2008, 10:08
Good info skyline!
I was at Pass Mountain Hut this morning (8-30-2008) and the spring there was running strong.
phishpapond
09-01-2008, 23:38
Hey everyone thanks for all the info
sasquatch2014
09-02-2008, 08:27
Sounds like things are looking up. I think with the projected path of Hanna the park may get even more rain in this next week or so. All of this is sounding good for more water sources by the time I hit the park in the middle of the month.
Homer&Marje
09-02-2008, 08:36
I stayed at Rock Springs Hut in March and from what I hear local legend says it has "never" run dry or frozen and is the most reliable source in SNP. But that was word of mouth from many other hikers and it was a very nice spring, some of the better tasting water I have ever had.
sasquatch2014
09-02-2008, 13:50
I'll mark that as a definate wet one for my trip. I figure with all the way stops etc in the park you can always fill up there as well.
Shenandoah National Park
Water Sources On or Near the AT (http://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/water_sources_at.htm)
johnnybgood
09-06-2008, 22:42
I hiked from calf mountain shelter to blackrock hut the weekend of august29-30th before all the tropical rain came and both springs had adaquate water.
john gault
10-18-2008, 21:59
JG which way are you headed, NOBO or SOBO?
NOBO from Rockfish Gap, then going to walk the C&O canal into D.C.
I'll probably meet you on the way, I'm heading SOBO out of Harpers Ferry 9/25
That'll be cool, maybe we'll get to share a hut - not just pass on the trail.
I'm leaving tomorrow -- 19 Oct -- and will be on the trail same day. This departure date is much later than I had planned, but what can you do. Hope to still meet you. -- Happy Trails:sun