Bantam, thanks. That's the kind of thing I am interested in. People have mentioned being careful up there, so I wouldn't mind having a little information before I head up there alone again. Any spots to especially watch out? How far up before you need to worry?

I actually decided to head back at the nice pool by the bridge at Howard Creek because I saw a couple guys lingering up ahead near the road...might have been perfectly nice locals, but after reading a couple warnings on this board, decided it wasn't a bad time to head back.