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It was a running creek when I did it.Hiking_Fool wrote:It is a dry trail.
I believe it has lots of reliable springs. They just get pumped out immediately from the sources.te_wa wrote:Humphreys is maybe the only peak i can think of that does not have a reliable spring somewhere along it's trails.
It's shorter than hiking from the Weatherford TH (and more scenic), so I wouldn't mind hauling an extra day of water.te_wa wrote:the only reason i have never hiked this route, and camped at the saddle, is the lack of water along the route to Humphreys.
Sure, sure, there's really a scientist who studies springs named Springer. I'm not falling for that one.arizona_water wrote:Dr. Abe Springer has catalogued many of the historic springs in the state and will be able to answer your question, if you want to contact him. ( https://nau.edu/CEFNS/NatSci/SESES/Faculty/Springer/ )
This is a perfect time to go - I have backpacked and stayed on Fremont saddle many times in June.... Just bring extra fuel and melt some snow - Also works well to chill ones beer and/or bourbon!te_wa wrote:the only reason i have never hiked this route, and camped at the saddle, is the lack of water along the route to Humphreys.