A Spring update for New Tripoli
I was just out day hiking this section yesterday and went down to check on the campsite and spring. Both are in fine shape.
The spring is flowing well from several outlets, so water is abundant and unlikely to fail anytime this month or through early May. Beyond that, I can make no good guess from current conditions. The water itself is clear and quite cold.
The campsite has seen some work done recently. I couldn't find a register box, but the fire ring has been well tended, with a set log frame around the outside as both seats and perimeter. The area between the stone ring and the logs is compressed straw, well packed down. There are several other log sections around and plenty of fuel wood too. The ring is in the middle of a large open glade with plenty of camping room and good hanging trees. No privy, alas.
The trail down is a bit steep, but well laid out and tended, so it's not a hard climb in or out. All in all, a good site and very useful if you're shooting for a morning view from The Cliffs or Bear Rocks.