View Full Version : Water from Springer to Fontana
So... as far as water sources between Springer and Fontana - are there many piped springs or is is mostly "pump or dip"?
Is it primarily springs or creeks?
Just trying to figure out whether to Steripen or Hyperflow (assuming it works...)
Pedaling Fool
04-30-2008, 11:15
Overflowing
All water sources are flowing VERY nicely from Springer to Fontana. I was very happy to see it after the drought we had this past year. Some of the sources marked unreliable in my handbook were even flowing.
Bear Cables
05-02-2008, 16:56
I'd like to extend this question . What are the water sources like from Fontana to Clingmans dome? Trying to decide how many water container I will need for an eight day hike in June.
slow pouring from pipes located at or near the shelters from fontana to Newfound.
Patrickjd9
05-03-2008, 15:32
Just hiked from Fontana to Davenport Gap, finishing on Friday.
There was plenty of water throughout. Early in the week, some was in the form of snow.
Bear Cables
05-03-2008, 19:24
Just hiked from Fontana to Davenport Gap, finishing on Friday.
There was plenty of water throughout. Early in the week, some was in the form of snow.
Is it safe to assume that there is reliable water where water is indicated on the map?
deeddawg
05-04-2008, 17:24
Is it safe to assume that there is reliable water where water is indicated on the map?
At this point I would say that is quite safe to assume.
Of course you know that smart hiking allows for the unexpected.
what dates are you hiking from springer to fontana? that is a section I am interested in hiking this JUN.
Patrickjd9
05-07-2008, 20:54
At this point I would say that is quite safe to assume.
Of course you know that smart hiking allows for the unexpected.
Agree on both counts!:)