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rwd111
06-22-2019, 10:26
I'm doing a section between Buena Vista and Waynesboro (the Priest and Three Ridges area) in a few weeks. Are water sources okay? Would welcome additional feedback and info from anyone that has knowledge of this section. Thanks

One Arm
06-22-2019, 12:03
I passed through, SOBO, in late May. I had no problem with water.
The springs/streams at the shelters were all flowing, nothing stagnant.
I found the shelter/campground spacing inconvenient and dry-camped (LNT) along this stretch.
This stretch was hit hard by last November's wind storms.
The trail is now clear of large blowdowns, but I saw plenty of sawdust piles next to newly cut fallen tree trunks.

Pastor Bryon
06-22-2019, 19:48
Should be fine. We've had enough rain of late that most listed sources should be adequate.

rwd111
06-23-2019, 09:01
Thanks One Arm and Pastor Byron. Good to know water sources are plentiful. I wondered about wind damage in this area specifically..

YoungBloodOnTrail
06-24-2019, 10:49
I just hiked that entire section. Plenty of water, more than I usually find in this area actually.