[pct-l] Section C water in late summer Pct-L Digest, Vol 79, Issue 26

[Halmargolis at aol.com]

Fred writes: ....Does anyone out there have any experience with Section C  
(1-10 to 1-15) in late August/early September...specifically, any remaining  
water sources--those typically running year around?... 
 
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I agree with Michael's response.  Here's what I know. Scattered  short 
showers are typical from Big Bear to Splinters in the summer.  I was  up in the 
area from Caribou Creek at Van Dusen Rd (274) to Deep Creek at  Splinters 
(297) a couple times in July this year.  Summer temps along the  route are 
typically okay above 6,000' despite high temps in the basin  below.  4,500' to 
6,000 are typically warm but below 4,500' climbing  mid day can be really 
exhausting. 
 
Water: Caribou Creek had a bit of water by the little foot bridge.   There 
was also a cache of about 10 gallons closer to Van Dusen Rd put there  by 
"Jim."  Alas! The faucet at Little Bear Springs CG (285)  was  dry as was the 
horse spa. Holcomb Creek was running at Bench Camp (ca  295).  Deep Creek at 
the bridge (297) had plenty of water and  pools. Deep Creek Hot Springs 
(307), as Michael implied, is   perennial.  
 
As I sometimes get back to the area for an overnight or two, you may try to 
 contact me regarding conditions.  
 
Hal "Green Hornet" Margolis