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Alger TrailCamp: No features noted
Conditions Date Observed Observed By Date Posted
Excellent Flow at Creek. --ALSO-- Adequate flow at spring under cedar tree just east of Momyer Cr Trl and Alger Cr Trl junction 2008-04-25 Hikin' Jim 2008-06-12
Good water flow at the campground. 2008-07-12 MuffenMan 2008-07-26
TONS of roaring and cold water. 2008-09-14 Terra 2008-09-15
Plenty of rushing cold water. 2008-09-21 CampTyler 2008-09-23
Excellent water flow at Alger Creek. 2009-05-02 Mike 2009-05-12
Creek is full. 2009-05-17 Kris 2009-05-17
Plenty of water. 2009-05-31 Damon 2009-05-31
Big Tree: No features noted
Conditions Date Observed Observed By Date Posted
Good flow in small creek near camp. Also good flow in N Fork of Whitewater River. 2008-09-12 Hikin' Jim 2008-09-16
There is no lack of water in Big Tree or in North Fork Meadow. Stream is running very strong near Big Tree(roughly similar to amount of water in South Fork Meadow) 2009-06-17 Bruce T 2009-06-27
Columbine: No features noted
Conditions Date Observed Observed By Date Posted
No water in the creeks, but plenty of snow to melt. 2008-04-27 James 2008-04-27
Water is plentiful 100 yds up streambed from trail crossing. Streambed dry down from there, spring must go underground. 2008-05-04 DB 2008-05-06
Dobbs Trailcamp: No features noted
Conditions Date Observed Observed By Date Posted
WONDERFULL site loaded with loud roaring water on both sides - very cold. 2008-09-14 Terra 2008-09-15
Plenty of rushing water from multiple sources. 2008-09-21 CampTyler 2008-09-23
Plenty of water 2009-05-30 Damon 2009-05-31
Dollar Lake: No features noted
Conditions Date Observed Observed By Date Posted
View from Red Rock Flat indicates Dollar is about 1/2 full 2008-06-28 Bill 2008-06-29
Spring is flowing, 40 seconds to fill a liter bottle. Nice clear pool. Lake is less than half full, getting a green tinge. See pictures on bulletin board. 2008-07-12 Jan Trumbo 2008-07-14
$ Lake is Dry but still good flow on the Spring. 2008-09-20 Allan 2008-09-23
Dollar lake is all but dry. Two small mud puddles is all that is left. 2009-06-14 Mike 2009-06-16
Fish Creek: Stream crosses trail .5 mi up trail from camp
Conditions Date Observed Observed By Date Posted
1/2 mile above camp, stream runs 2008-07-06 Corgiman 2008-07-07
Water about 1/2 mile upcreek is a trickle; Plan to get muddy and have a long wait to fill anything there. 2008-07-20 Steve B 2008-07-20
Plenty of water on the trail about .3 miles past the campground. 2008-08-16 Laura 2008-08-20
Good flow above the creek crossing 2008-09-07 Corgiman 2008-09-07
Some flow right across the trail. Better flow slightly up stream. Excellent flow BEFORE you get to camp at Fish Creek 2008-09-12 Hikin' Jim 2008-09-16
Water was flowing well at Fish Creek near Aspen Grove TH on 10/10/2008. 2008-10-10 Hikin' Jim 2008-10-14
Flowing, though mostly frozen at 4pm above Fish Creek Camp. 2008-10-11 Rumpled 2008-10-17
water available but muddy low flow above camp at bend in trail before switch back 2008-10-18 skip 2008-10-20
Good water flow 2009-04-24 Corgiman 2009-04-28
This is NOT an update for the camp locaton. Hiked from Hwy 38 along Fish Creek all the way up to and past the Aspen Grove trailhead. Plenty of water in the creek. 2009-05-01 Hikin' Jim 2009-05-04
Good water supply 2009-05-25 Corgiman 2009-05-31
Good flow where the trail crosses the creek 1/2 mile above camp, no water at the camp 2009-06-21 Corgiman 2009-06-22
Fish Creek Saddle: No features noted
Conditions Date Observed Observed By Date Posted
Dry 2008-09-12 Hikin' Jim 2008-09-16
No water discovered. 2008-10-11 Rumpled 2008-10-17
Halfway Trail Camp: No features noted
Conditions Date Observed Observed By Date Posted
Good flow at the trail crossing. Looks like a mixture of spring water and snow melt. 2008-05-04 Phil 2008-05-05
Stream still flowing' 2008-06-13 Hillbasher 2008-06-19
Good flow 2008-06-29 Bill 2008-06-29
Good Flow 2008-08-01 Nate 2008-08-02
good 2008-08-17 marc 2008-08-17
Water available 2008-10-03 Jim D 2008-10-13
A little less than the usual flow, but still adequate. 2008-10-27 Riverside Yankee 2008-10-29
Great water flow, a lot of snow melt. 2009-04-28 Tyler 2009-04-30
Creek running full. 2009-05-17 Kris 2009-05-17
Water still flowing across the trail. I was able to filter there. Deeper pools upstream. 2009-06-28 Phil R 2009-06-29
Good flow 2009-06-29 Vande 2009-06-30
High Creek Trail Camp: No features noted
Conditions Date Observed Observed By Date Posted
Water flowing from pipe. 1.25 gallons per minute 2008-05-31 MV849 2008-06-01
Sorry, May 31 post was for Trail Fork Springs. 2008-05-31 MV849 2008-06-01
Plenty of water still. 2008-06-14 Hillbasher 2008-06-19
Still plenty of flowing water 2008-06-27 Bioactive1 2008-06-28
Good Flow 2008-08-01 Nate 2008-08-02
good flow 2008-08-17 marc 2008-08-17
Excellent flow 2008-10-03 Jim & Pat 2008-10-04
The last post says "excellent," but that's a strong word for the flow at high Creek. It's okay, filtering still doable. 2008-10-04 Liz 2008-10-04
Water Available 2008-10-03 Jim D 2008-10-13
Less than the usual flow, but still adequate for my MSR Miniworks. 2008-10-27 Riverside Yankee 2008-10-29
Creek running full. 2009-05-17 Kris 2009-05-17
Small creek running well. Very few areas of snow left at this elevation. 2009-05-27 Scott Truman 2009-05-26
Creek running well 2009-05-25 Scott Truman 2009-05-26
Good flow 2009-06-28 Vande 2009-06-30
High Meadow Springs: Water is a bit downhill from camp
Conditions Date Observed Observed By Date Posted
Good flow - single stream 2008-06-28 Bill 2008-06-29
Good flow -- much better than last year at this time 2008-07-04 AlanK 2008-07-05
Good Flow 2008-08-01 Nate 2008-08-02
Water flowing from spring about half a mile down a side trail from camp. Steep Climb! 2008-08-16 Laura 2008-08-20
I cleaned out the wooden trough about 100 feet down from the no camping sign. Great flow. 2009-05-17 Kris 2009-05-17
Good flow, several rivulets through the grass. 2009-05-21 Frank Toothaker 2009-05-23
Jackstraw: No features noted
Conditions Date Observed Observed By Date Posted
Water flowing, but seemed slow for this time of year. Only one stream had flow. Some snow still in area. 2008-05-31 MV849 2008-06-01
3 liters/minute flow from the spring farthest west. 2008-06-30 George Wysup 2008-06-30
Slow clear flow, enough to pump from. 2008-08-23 DJG 2008-08-25
two springs running, can be filtered 2008-09-13 Coirgiman 2008-09-07
Water flowing, fair to good. 32oz - 15 seconds. - Filter might be needed in summer months. 2009-05-23 Felipe de Espaņa 2009-05-26
Johns Meadow: Camp is located between two streams
Conditions Date Observed Observed By Date Posted
Plenty of water flowing in both creeks. Plenty of snow, too. 2008-04-06 James 2008-04-27
Water in Forsee Creek (east of camp) excellent flow. Water in small branch of Forsee Creek west of camp also excellent flow. 2008-04-26 Hikin' Jim 2008-06-16
Main branch of Forsee Creek (east of camp), excellent flow. Water in small branch of Forsee Creek west of camp also excellent flow. Also, all three of the water sources between the trailhead and Forsee Creek were flowing well. This year is a much better water year than last year. 2008-09-12 Hikin' Jim 2008-09-16
Both streams that border the meadow are flowing very well. 2008-11-16 Pat Yates 2008-11-17
Both streams are running well, full flows. 2" snow over night!!!! 2008-12-14 John 2008-12-22
Water in creeks on both sides of camp flowing well. Small streams between trailhead and camp also flowing. Also, a couple of patches of snow are near the trail. Plenty of water sources. 2009-05-02 Hikin' Jim 2009-05-04
Limber Pine: Limber Pine: Water is .3 mi East (up trail)
Conditions Date Observed Observed By Date Posted
There is plenty of water if your willing to take the hike up to the water source, and it should last awhile too becuase of all the snow. If you don't want to take that little hike, then just melt the snow around the camp. 2008-05-18 Woodzy 2008-05-19
Plenty of water flowing .3 mi west of Limber Pine Camp. 2008-06-14 KathyW 2008-06-17
Nice Flow 2008-06-27 Bill 2008-06-29
Good Flow! 2008-08-31 Nate 2008-08-02
I goofed up and put August 31st when I meant July 31st..the previous entry is for JULY 31st- Good Flow 2008-07-31 Nate (CORRECTION) 2008-08-02
Fine. Water is running again, sufficient to harvest if not hard-frozen. Light snow fell during night of 10th. Did not melt over 24 hours. 2008-10-11 Kathy 2008-10-21
frozen but adequately flowing 2008-11-08 luscious lars 2008-11-08
Excellent flow. Easy 2+ GPM of cold, tasty water. 2009-05-30 Scot 2009-06-14
Good flow - right beside trail, 1/3 mile up from camp 2009-06-16 Vande 2009-06-30
Lodgepole Spring: The usual source if camping at Dry Lake
Conditions Date Observed Observed By Date Posted
Spring is not as high as I thought it would be but it is flowing. 2008-05-19 Damon 2008-05-19
Good flow...and beautiful 2008-07-13 Corgiman 2008-07-14
fine flow 2008-07-27 marc 2008-08-03
Good flow. The spring has some nice small pools to collect from. The spring runs about 50 yards before disappearing into the soil again. Plenty of water in that 50 yards tho. 2008-08-08 Steve 2008-08-16
Nice water flow som pools for filling 2008-09-15 Corgiman 2008-09-14
Good flow 2008-09-20 D. 2008-09-21
Good flow for about 50' before disappearing into the sand. Some pools deep enough to filter. 2008-10-10 Steve Vandecar 2008-10-12
Streamlet came all the way to the trail. Several pools deep enough for filtering. 2008-10-26 Phil R 2008-10-29
Good flow, plenty for pumping 2008-11-09 Bill 2008-11-10
No water :-( 2008-11-15 Martha 2008-11-16
Adequate flow, easily good enough for pumping. Water only visible for about 100 feet above ground from spring--have to search a little for it. 2008-11-16 Mark L 2008-11-17
Flow at the spring, looks like it did in Sept of last year.... 2009-05-30 Corgiman 2009-05-31
Good flow, a few gallons per minute 2009-06-13 Bob 2009-06-22
Adequate Water flow (fine for filtering) 2009-06-13 Bruce T 2009-06-27
Water flows for filtering 2009-06-28 Corgiman 2009-06-28
Low but good. 3 of us filtered 200oz each. 2009-06-27 Jeff Scofield 2009-07-01
Mineshaft Flat: Water is .3 mi down trail
Conditions Date Observed Observed By Date Posted
Excellent flow, clear and cold from two distinct springs - very tasty water. 2008-06-20 Herminator 2008-06-23
Good Flow, multiple locations 2008-07-20 Steve B. 2008-07-20
Excellent flow. 2008-09-12 Hikin' Jim 2008-09-16
Springs are flowing at least 2-3 gallons per minute at multiple locations. 2009-05-24 Greg 2009-05-25
Saxton Trail Camp: Water is .2 mi West
Conditions Date Observed Observed By Date Posted
Creek running well. 2009-05-17 Kris 2009-05-17
South Fork Meadows: Water is all over around here. Can't miss it.
Conditions Date Observed Observed By Date Posted
Water everywhere 2008-05-19 Damon 2008-05-19
Taking trail to Dry Lake we crossed 4 streams (5'-20'wide) with very good flow 2008-10-11 Vande 2008-10-14
Not that this needs much confirmation, but there's plenty of water. 2009-05-03 Hikin' Jim 2009-05-04
Trailfork: No features noted
Conditions Date Observed Observed By Date Posted
Water flowing from pipe. 1.25 gallons per minute. Lots of snow around pipe area. 2008-05-31 MV849 2008-06-01
Fair flow, Flows also in the trail .2 miles west 2008-06-27 Bill 2008-06-29
1.5 oliters/minute from the pipe. Much stronger flow 200 ft below the spring 2008-06-30 George Wysup 2008-06-30
2 minutes per liter from the pipe 2008-08-02 George W 2008-08-02
slow trickle, but good enough 2008-08-17 marc 2008-08-17
Steady clear trickle from the pipe. 2008-08-24 DJG 2008-08-25
still flowing 2008-09-07 marc 2008-09-07
Trickle from pipe, but filled 6L in reasonable time 2008-10-05 Long4Trails 2008-10-06
Water at Trailfork Springs is running at a rate of about 2 liters per minute. 2009-06-15 Walter Roth 2009-06-22
Vivian Trail Camp: No features noted
Conditions Date Observed Observed By Date Posted
water condition very good. lots of flow. clear snow runoffs. 2008-04-11 ryan 2008-04-24
Good water flow, but not as strong as usual for the end of spring. The creek above the camp had pretty good flow in spots along the trail. 2008-05-04 Phil R. 2008-05-05
Stream still flowing' 2008-06-13 Hillbasher 2008-06-19
Great Flow 2008-08-01 Nate 2008-08-02
very good 2008-08-17 marc 2008-08-17
Excellent flow 2008-10-03 Jim & Pat 2008-10-04
Water available 2008-10-03 Jim D 2008-10-13
Plenty of water 2009-06-29 Vande 2009-06-30

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