[pct-l] water/snow report Section B/C

[mark v]

quick version from Big Bear:

-Agua Caliente Creek running a little
-Lost Valley Spring just fine
-Chihuahua VAlley Road house and cache very happening
-138.8 cistern, plenty of funny-colored water. 
treated it and it tasted fine.
-Hiker's Oasis cache very full
-Paradise Cafe great, but note that they close at 7pm,
NOT at 8pm.
-If doing the roadwalk into Idyllwild, the fire
station about 6 miles from Paradise Cafe offered us
water.  No other sources along the way.
-Plenty of snow and creeklets from Saddle Junction on
past Fuller Ridge.  The snow is well-tracked and easy,
at least after it softens at midday.  If attempting
the summit, expect to crosscountry over
relatively-easy snow.  Have a good topo and patience.
-There are a couple of barely running trickles on the
between Black Mountain Road and the Snow Canyon water
fountain, that were good for collecting a couple of
liters.
-Snow Canyon fountain in high winds:  consider large
human wind-blocks, or expect no water to end up in
your bottle.
-Mesa Wind Farm was very nice.  There is also a hose
now for when they are closed.
-Whitewater Creek flowing and cold.
-Tons of water crossings on Mission Creek, all
flowing, good water every mile or so until 6000'
-241.7 seasonal creek was flowing and good, about 2
feet wide and 4 inches deep.

Thanks to Scout and Frodo and Rolling Thunder for the
trail magic at Coon Creek Cabin this weekend.  Not
just food and drink, but ambience and good people.

markv
"Cuddles"




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