A cathole is a pit for human feces. Catholes are frequently used for the purpose of disposing of bowel movements by hikers and others engaging in outdoor recreation. Catholes must be located at a reasonable distance (at least 60 m) from water sources (rivers, lakes, etc.), to avoid possible bacterial contamination of water via precipitation, as well as away from trails. For faster feces decomposition, organic soil is preferred over a mineral (sandy) one. It is also recommended to avoid concentr… (More on Cathole)