C U R R E N T   C O N D I T I O N S

UPDATED: 24 OCT 2012

For additional recent reports from visitors, please see the Bulletin Board. See the WATER INFO COLLECTOR for the latest water availability posted by Wilderness visitors.

VIVIAN CREEK TRAIL

• Vivian Creek - good water flow

• Vivian Creek campsite: Camp to the RIGHT (East) of the trail and Vivian Creek. NO CAMPING left (West) of the trail and creek!

• Halfway Camp - good water flow. Bears in the area have become very persistent in their search for food and have managed to force visitors out of the camp several times in the past few years. Day and overnight hikers should use extra precautions to store food properly – BEAR CANISTERS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.

• High Creek - good water flow

• See the WATER INFO COLLECTOR for the latest water details.

SOUTH FORK TRAIL / LOST CREEK TRAIL 

ABSOLUTELY NO CAMPING PERMITTED between the Wilderness Boundary sign (at Poopout Hill) and Dry or Dollar Lake Camps. Camping is entirely prohibited in the South Fork Meadows drainage. Please fill your water containers at South Fork Meadows and pack them into your designated camp at Dry Lake, Dollar Lake, or elsewhere. Thank you.

• Lodgepole Spring: good water flow

• Dry Lake: water still in lake, but Lodgepole Spring is a better choice

• Dollar Lake: Lake reported dry on 7/20/2012; source spring still flowing well

• High Meadow Springs: source is fair

• See the WATER INFO COLLECTOR for the latest water details.

FISH CREEK TRAIL 

No water available at Fish Creek Camp.  Several creeks before the camp have good water. Water is available in the creek at the bottom of the switchbacks that lead to Fish Creek Saddle. 

• Fish Creek Camp: water available near camp

• Fish Creek Saddle: no water

• Mineshaft Flats: water available 1/4 mile beyond camp on downhill side of trail

• Big Tree Camp: good water located 100 feet east of camp

• See the WATER INFO COLLECTOR for the latest water details.

SAN BERNARDINO PEAK TRAIL

• Columbine Camp: no water

• Limber Pine Bench Camp: water source is fair; located trailside 1/2 mile south of camp

• High Meadow Springs: source is fair

• Trail Fork Springs: As of 10/24/2012, flow through pipe is very slow

• See the WATER INFO COLLECTOR for the latest water details.

FORSEE CREEK/JOHN'S MEADOW TRAIL

John’s Meadow camp is closed to overnight use because of hazard trees. Campsite is still open to day use. Water flow excellent.

• Jackstraw Springs: 7/21/2012 visitor report: "Two Flowing streams. The westerly flow line (approximately 100 feet west of the first or easterly flowline) probably the better of the two at at least 2 gallons per permit. Both are flowing and clean."

• Trail Fork Springs: As of 10/24/2012, flow through pipe is very slow

• High Meadow Springs: source is fair

• John's Meadow: Johns Meadow Campsite is closed until further notice for public safety. Please contact the Mill Creek Ranger Station for further details.

• See the WATER INFO COLLECTOR for the latest water details.

MOMYER / FALLS CREEK TRAIL

• ALL Water sources have GOOD flow (Alger, Dobbs, Saxton, Plummer Mdws);
• See the WATER INFO COLLECTOR for the latest water details.

KITCHING PEAK AREA

• CLOSED TO ALL USE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE! Contact the USFS for further details.

Please, always take appropriate precautions, carry extra clothing and food, and notify someone at home of your itinerary. Be sure and follow the weather link above to stay tuned to the latest weather updates.