Water Report Passage 9a - updated 03.Mar.2012

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03.Mar.2012

(“Slick rock drainage”,) about 1 mile north of Hope/Quilter Jct just a trickle w/ large pools
(32.14714, -110.64063).
Note: Red algae starting to grow in pools. Numerous wildflowers at 3k to 5k ft elv.
Photo of “Slick rock drainage” by Mike Elliott, his ongoing Journal is an EXCELLENT read!

Hiked to Wasp Spring; DRY. Park Visitor’s Center reports water at Grass Shack.


25.Feb.2012
“Slick rock drainage”, about 1 mile north of Hope/Quilter Jct - just a trickle w/ large pools (32.14714, -110.64063).

Note: Ocotillos staring to bloom, numerous wildflowers starting at ~ 3,400 ft elv.

“Waterfall Cyn” ~100ft upstream from trail isolated rock pool is DRY (32.154208, -110.634751).

P.S. Met thru-hiker (Jeremy Bolam) on the trail, Jeremy is from England and is raising money for some (worthy causes) during his hike.



17.Feb.2012
“Slick rock drainage”, about 1 mile north of Hope/Quilter Jct flowing ~ 0.5 GPM w/ large pools (32.14714, -110.64063). Note: Ocotillos have leafed out.

“Waterfall Cyn” ~100ft upstream from trail isolated rock pool (not flowing) (32.154208, -110.634751).

P.S. Met “Moonshine and Tiger Lilly” on the Trail; they are section hiking Gabe Zimmerman to Superior. What a pleasant visit, may their hike go well!



05.Feb.2012 “Slick Rock“ drainage (not sure if it has a name?), about 1 mile north of Hope/Quilter Jct running ~ 1 GPM w/ large pools (32.14714, -110.64063).
Understand there has been water available without interruption at this location since Oct.2011