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    Default Peter's Mountain Shelter water

    Has anyone been through Peter's Mountain shelter recently? How's the spring looking?

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    A pack of coyotes have been close to the shelter for about three years. Going down that steep hill to get the water .... if your young - look out.

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    I was there in early November 2014 and it was flowing fine.

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    water source has a nice flow but it is one of the steeper sources and all those rocks makes it will fun.

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    Has anyone been through here lately and care to report on the water flow? Thanks in advance.

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    There is plenty of water in that area. I regularly hike it. The trail to the spring is challenging. It is steep, steep, steep. I avoid it and pull water from other sources along the way.

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    Hi,
    Are there any campsites to pitch a tent between the Peters Mountain Shelter and Clark's Creek at route 325?

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    If I recall correctly, there is a spring .6 or so before the Creek and Road that you can probably find a spot to camp at. I did not make note of any campsites or take any pictures so I am going from memory. Someone from the area can hopefully confirm.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sparky2000 View Post
    A pack of coyotes have been close to the shelter for about three years. Going down that steep hill to get the water .... if your young - look out.
    I'll bring my own young Coyote along.

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    Thank you for the info

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    Is there any water and/or campsites north of the shelter for the next couple of miles?
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    Quote Originally Posted by hikernutcasey View Post
    Is there any water and/or campsites north of the shelter for the next couple of miles?
    The next reliable water is 6.4 miles and tenting is 5 miles north. If I may ask, what guide are you using to plan your section?

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    I seem to remember what Capehiker said. The water is quite a ways down a steep hill but there is a spot for 3-4 tents just past (~.1) the shelter on the left.

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    I've got guthook's app. We've got a short first day to Peters mountain and I thought we might walk on a little to avoid going down the steep trail to the water at Peters but no big deal. Thanks for the info.
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