...silt, pollen, insect parts, bits of shit, etc. are still there.
Definitely some organic material here...add some Tang or Gatorade and you got yourself a S-M-O-O-T-H-E-E!
Seriously, no need for filter or chemical. In June 2012, I asked Bob R (the duty expert referred to) how he filters his water and he replied, "Through my teeth." Saltydog also mentioned this earlier.
Don't drink from Trail Camp pond. Like Steve C mentioned, obtain water from the source filling the pond. Also, SB 23 has the last source of water on the trail.
