Water availability

[Speer Carrier]

I know it's dry out there, everywhere, but does anyone know what we can expect on a hike from Newfound Gap, through Davenport Gap, on to Hot Springs, and then finishing at Devil Fork Gap? Any feedback would be appreciated.

[Mocs123]

It looks like there is water from Newfound Gap to Davenport Gap, but I am unsure about the rest of the trip. They update the website about twice a week. The water report is at the bottom.

http://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/temproadclose.htm

[Speer Carrier]

Mocs123,

Thanks for the information on the park portion of the trip.

[Lone Wolf]

there is no drought on Whitetop Mtn. was up there yesterday and the piped spring next to the trail was honkin'!! spittin' out about 5 gallons per minute. that spring is never dry

[Rambler]

Hikers often pass info on the water the situation to the owner of Standing Bear Farm in Davenport Gap: 423-487-0014, and in Hot Springs: Bluff Mountain Outfitters is right on the trail as it passes though town: 828-622-7162 In September there was no water at Deer Park Mt. Shelter, Spring Mountain Shelter, or Jerry Cabin Shelter.

[greentick]

I was in that section of the Smokies a week ago. Check out post 6 of this thread for the water 1 week ago.

http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?t=29110

[Tennessee Viking]

The Flint Mtn campsite has been on the dry side for a long time. Though it was never a really big spring. Flint Mtn shelter should have some flow with recent rain.

Carolina Mountain Club should have the report of the most recent rainfall and waterflow, [email protected]