This road is a bikeway that goes on for 29 miles. Check out this description for more info on all this has to offer (link to pdf). For us tho, this is where our route ends. This is Glenn Camp Campground. This is a no-fee campground (except for the Adventure Pass required to park at the trailhead) and the road you took to get here is designated a National Scenic Bikeway! This campsite is walk or bike in only, although physically challenged groups may obtain a permit to drive to the campground. You can get more information on this camp site and how to get a permit at this link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/angeles/recarea/?recid=41774
This would be a great spot to take a break and enjoy the canyon. If you're so inclined, this can also be a great opportunity to practice some Leave No Trace Principles. https://lnt.org/why/7-principles/dispose-of-waste-properly/
This site has a vault toilet - but what to do if you have to pee or poop in the outdoors? The answer for pee is pretty straightforward: water a bush, preferably at least 100 feet (or 40 adult steps) from running water, a hiking trail, or camp. Pooping in the wilderness is a little more involved. Cat holes are the most widely accepted method of pooping in the outdoors. They should be at least 200 feet (or 70 adult steps) from water, trails and camp. They should be 6-8 inches deep and covered with natural materials when business is done. The idea here is to keep the feces out of water. Over time, the decomposing feces will percolate into the soil before reaching water sources. Avoid areas where water visibly flows, such as sandy washes, even if they are dry at the moment.
Take a 15 minute break to count out 70 adult steps, or 200 feet (if you can measure it). Is the distance more or less than you thought it would be? How hard or easy do you think it would be to find a spot 70 steps away from water, camp, or the trail to dig a cat hole?
