Anonymous wrote:Does anyone know of a reliable water source(s) between Long Valley and Wellman's Divide? Most of the streams near the trail were almost dried up two weeks ago when I was there. Round Valley was running but not that well and I've heard the water is nasty there?
Round Valley is the only reliable source if you go that way. The only reason I can think of that some people would call the water there nasty is a reported case of Giardia earlier this year. I've been drinking the water there for years (using a filter) and it terms of taste and clarity, its fine. If you don't mind a small detour, you can head up towards Tamarack Valley, there is a stream crossing there as you enter the camping zone there that may be still flowing.
If you are going to Humber Park, down in the Federal Wilderness, a mile detour to Tahquitz Valley will find you water (see my post under Water Updates). Also one of the springs on Devils Slide Trail was still slightly flowing last weekend.
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