Little Round Valley Water?

[jwvang]

Hi Everyone, some friends and I will be doing an overnighter to LRV in a couple of weeks and was wondering what the water situation is at LRV? Thanks.

[momphrare]

I would pack in all the water you think you might need.

[jwvang]

Figured as much. I just can't believe there's no water at RV either.

[jfr]

I was up at the summit last Saturday (Oct 18) and spoke with two backpackers who said that the stream was still flowing across the Deer Springs Trail about a half mile below Little Round Valley. See this map http://mapper.acme.com/?ll=33.80629,-116.69150&z=15&t=T&marker0=33.80629%2C-116.69150%2C1.5%20km%20SW%20of%20San%20Jacinto%20Peak%20CA for the location. It's called "Bed Springs" and is a bit of a hike downhill from LRV, but not too bad. Beats carrying water all the way up from Idyllwild.

And I can state with certainty that it tasted just fine back on Labor Day Weekend when I was there.

[jwvang]

I was up at the summit last Saturday (Oct 18) and spoke with two backpackers who said that the stream was still flowing across the Deer Springs Trail about a half mile below Little Round Valley. See this map http://mapper.acme.com/?ll=33.80629,-116.69150&z=15&t=T&marker0=33.80629%2C-116.69150%2C1.5%20km%20SW%20of%20San%20Jacinto%20Peak%20CA for the location. It's called "Bed Springs" and is a bit of a hike downhill from LRV, but not too bad. Beats carrying water all the way up from Idyllwild.

And I can state with certainty that it tasted just fine back on Labor Day Weekend when I was there.

Thanks for the update. I called and spoke with a ranger yesterday and was told that the mountain is completely dry and to bring all water. Will call again tomorrow and specifically inquire about Bed Springs.

[johnspiegel]

Did you end up going, and was there water at Bed Springs? I'm thinking of heading up to LRV via fuller ridge this weekend, and I'd rather not lug a ton of water.