View Full Version : Water from Springer to Unicoi
MkBibble
09-08-2009, 14:23
I will be leaving Springer at the end of this week; I have heard lately that some of the water sources between Springer and Unicoi Gap are low or dry (Jarrard Gap, Woods Hole, Rock Spring Top, Boggs Creek Gap).
Can anybody that has gone this way recently give me an update?
Many thanks.
Springer, Stover Creek, Three Forks, Hawk Mtn Shelter, Justus Creek, Gooch Shelter, Hog Pen Gap, and Low Gap Shelter are all flowing.
Just to add to Phreaks info.........Woods' Hole shelter has no water, atleast a couple of weeks ago, a small trickle just past Bird Gap before you go up Blood Mtn.
From Neels to Low Gap Shelter there was very little if any water, there might be some down the Blue Blaze trail at Hogpen Gap when you come down Wildcat Mtn, but don't count on it.................:-?
Get water when it's available is my advise...............;)
Cool AT Breeze
09-08-2009, 15:15
The water is there, you just have to look for it. Down lower than the source.
JaxHiker
09-08-2009, 17:13
Just got back from doing Hogpen to Dicks Creek. The springs at Blue, Tray, and Low Gap were flowing but it was slow. Two of us had to pace ourselves to keep from pumping faster than it could refill.
Cool, hope you got the messages that I tried to say hello. Too bad you didn't make the shuttle run for the guy and his kid at Dicks.
From Neels to Low Gap Shelter there was very little if any water, there might be some down the Blue Blaze trail at Hogpen Gap when you come down Wildcat Mtn, but don't count on it.
Follow the blue blaze trail (at Hogpen Gap) to the campsite and continue another 50ft and you'll hit a nice, flowing creek (as of 2 weeks ago).
Cool AT Breeze
09-08-2009, 17:24
Follow the blue blaze trail (at Hogpen Gap) to the campsite and continue another 50ft and you'll hit a nice, flowing creek (as of 2 weeks ago).
Still flowing good this morning.
Cool AT Breeze
09-08-2009, 17:25
Just got back from doing Hogpen to Dicks Creek. The springs at Blue, Tray, and Low Gap were flowing but it was slow. Two of us had to pace ourselves to keep from pumping faster than it could refill.
Cool, hope you got the messages that I tried to say hello. Too bad you didn't make the shuttle run for the guy and his kid at Dicks.
Was that you?
Pedaling Fool
09-08-2009, 17:25
...Woods' Hole shelter has no water, atleast a couple of weeks ago, a small trickle just past Bird Gap before you go up Blood Mtn...
Don't worry about Woods Hole, it's a HOLE. And past Bird Gap are great campsites, just up the hill. (SlaughterCreek Campsite).
MkBibble
09-08-2009, 19:30
Wow, thanks for the quick and thorough replies! Cool AT Breeze, tell Cola Monkey that I would bring her some BBQ from Aggieland, but I don’t think it would make the trip. I WILL let her have any Rudy’s sauce I have left when I pass by on Tuesday.
Cool AT Breeze
09-08-2009, 20:28
Cool beans.
JaxHiker
09-08-2009, 21:32
Was that you?
No. We pulled up while they were waiting and were talking when the guy that you sent arrived. He dropped your name and said he was helping you out so I told him to say hello for me. I'm still wondering about those guys. That kid wasn't but 8 or 9 and they were planning to do Woody to Dicks by Monday.
Bulldawg
09-08-2009, 22:14
There was water on the way up Rocky Mtn Saturday. Slower than I've seen it before. But I've also seen it much worse. Go down below where you cross the big creek, about half way up. And since you can't see the source, filter or treat. I only treat when I can't see the source, otherwise, I drink it straight.
Trailweaver
09-09-2009, 01:55
Are the kids you are talking about a female child (long blonde hair), about 10, and a male child (brown hair) about 9-10 with a father and then another father with a female child, aged 10? If so, I know them. . . they are all experienced hikers. The first group is a female child and her male cousin. . . both have been hiking since the female child was 6 months old.
Anyway, I just wanted you to know that they did indeed make the whole thing by Monday. ; - ) I got a trip report from them this afternoon (Tuesday), and they had a great time.
JaxHiker
09-09-2009, 14:07
No girls. Just a guy and his son.