Bearcreek,
Thanks for your descrption of segment. We hiked from HWY 50 to the Angel of Shavano campground. My daughter was terrified of the heights for the descent in the last part of the trail. Rather than leaving it for morning, she insisted on hiking back up it yesterday, so we did.
We camped at a little pond maybe 1/2 to 3/4 miles north of Lost Creek. During the night we heard VERY loud Elk bugling. I’d never heard it before and thought it might be an alien abduction coming or something. Finally we figured it out. In the morning, it went on for about a half hour.
Our water had ice in it in the morning, so it must have been below freezing. At about 3, dew and frost started forming on the sleeping bags (we seldom sleep in tents) so we got up and stood aroun and drank coffee until daybrake. We generally get up real early anyway.
Next weekend, we are planning on hiking from the Angel of Shavano campground to Squaw Creek. Does anyone know if there are campsites there with fire rings?
Thanks,
Gershon
PS: As you can probably tell, we are somewhat new, so these are training hikes to learn and perhaps one day fulfill a dream to hike the trail. Right now, the biggest issue is food and water supplies. I know we can both get in shape just by hiking more.
Gershon