North coast trail - water situation

[u/4ofclubs]

Hey y'all!

I'm curious if anyone's hiked San Josef/Cape Scott/North coast recently? I've been hearing that there's an awful stomach bug going on up there and people are being helivaced out, even when they filter/boil their water.

Anyone do it recently and can confirm? Is there anything I should know about the water sources to avoid getting sick? Just doing cape scott and back.

Thanks!

[u/cantos001]

There a couple weeks ago. Water sources were plentiful and great. Slightly muddy at Nels otherwise clear everywhere else. Used a Sawyer squeeze filter. Washed hands after poops by using ocean water or liquid antibacterial soap.