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Offline stevebo

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Latest Water Report for Boott Spring?
« on: February 28, 2011, 07:26:42 AM »
I'm planning to do the Outer Mountain Loop next week (March 5) and was wondering if there was any water in Boot Spring in the Chisos. 

I'll be cacheing water at Homer Wilson, but I wouldn't mind carrying less water if there was some up there.

Also, I'm guessing Fresno Creek is running, but please let me know if my guess is correct.  :crossedfingers:

Thanks,
Steve
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Re: Latest Water Report for Boott Spring?
« Reply #1 on: February 28, 2011, 08:36:21 AM »
It hasn't rained in months, so I wouldn't expect to find any in the Chisos Mountains. Upper Juniper Spring is a possibility but i wouldn't bet my life on it. A recent trip report said Fresno Creek was flowing at the Dodson Trail.
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Re: Latest Water Report for Boott Spring?
« Reply #2 on: February 28, 2011, 10:10:56 AM »
I was planning to ask that question myself.  We'll be there Wednesday through Sunday of this week.
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Offline VivaTerlingua

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Re: Latest Water Report for Boott Spring?
« Reply #3 on: February 28, 2011, 10:15:28 AM »
I was out there a week ago and there was no water flowing in boot spring.  Water was still flowing in mule ears spring.
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Re: Latest Water Report for Boott Spring?
« Reply #4 on: March 01, 2011, 05:56:29 AM »
My son and I will be there Tuesday of next week too. It will be our first trip together in at least 18 years. We are both psyched. I just hope that it won't be too warm.

Randy
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Re: Latest Water Report for Boott Spring?
« Reply #5 on: March 04, 2011, 04:15:33 AM »
You are right.Fresno creek is running.
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Offline Trekker9

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Re: Latest Water Report for Boott Spring?
« Reply #6 on: November 06, 2011, 11:09:43 PM »
How about now?  Going this week to south rim for two nights camping.  Anyone know of water anywhere? Bootnspring? Mule ear? Etc?

Thanks
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Re: Latest Water Report for Boott Spring?
« Reply #7 on: November 07, 2011, 09:35:42 AM »
 A friend was there last weekend and said there was water at Boot.
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Re: Latest Water Report for Boott Spring?
« Reply #8 on: November 07, 2011, 07:08:58 PM »
Has anyone heard anything or have any first hand knowledge about Dominquez Spring?

FYI - Upper Juniper Spring is probably reliable but like Jeff said, don't bet your life on it and many people fail to find the actual spring itself (which is very small only 2' long and 1' wide).  Follow the metal pipe up the slope from the cement ruins to the spring below the granite boulder. 
Fresno Creek is always reliable but I would not count on anything else this year.   TWWG
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Re: Latest Water Report for Boott Spring?
« Reply #9 on: November 08, 2011, 07:51:16 AM »
When I have hiked the outer mountain loop I just assume that there is no water at Boot Springs.  That way I am not dissappointed. 
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Re: Latest Water Report for Boott Spring?
« Reply #10 on: November 08, 2011, 09:46:09 AM »
Quote from: Trekker9 on November 06, 2011, 11:09:43 PM
How about now?  Going this week to south rim for two nights camping.  Anyone know of water anywhere? Bootnspring? Mule ear? Etc?
Thanks

I'm not sure how this would help a South Rim hike, but since you asked, Mule Ear Spring had plenty of flowing water on Friday Oct 28th. It was my first visit so I couldn't compare it to normal flow, however there were several deep pools and the water was flowing enough to make noise that could be heard well before it was in sight.
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Latest Water Report for Boott Spring?
« Reply #11 on: November 08, 2011, 04:05:51 PM »
Fresno Creek is flowing downstream from the Dodson Trail. Best spots are about 250 yards downstream where the creek bends into a small canyon. It is not flowing at or above the trail. We did not hike by Dodson or Juniper Spgs.
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Re: Latest Water Report for Boott Spring?
« Reply #12 on: November 13, 2011, 04:05:52 PM »
Just got back from South Rim hike - two nights out....boot spring itself is not flowing (little pipe below cabin), but plenty of (green) tinajas above on way to South Rim.  Awsome trip!  Love bb!
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Re: Latest Water Report for Boott Spring?
« Reply #13 on: November 13, 2011, 04:37:13 PM »
Quote from: Trekker9 on November 13, 2011, 04:05:52 PM
Just got back from South Rim hike - two nights out....boot spring itself is not flowing (little pipe below cabin), but plenty of (green) tinajas above on way to South Rim.  Awsome trip!  Love bb!

Other water reports?  Trip report?  Pictures for Homero?  :eusa_whistle:
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Re: Latest Water Report for Boott Spring?
« Reply #14 on: November 13, 2011, 08:11:24 PM »
Candigram for Mongo?......... :icon_lol:
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