I have hiked out to Sykes Hot Springs a few times and am always appalled at how much trash, toilet paper, and human poop I see. We collect what trash we can and pack it out ourselves. Several people also leave stuff they don't wan't to pack out. I once saw an entire LARGE tent abandoned that someone had written "TAKE" on in large lettering. They also left pants and a blanket. That same trip we found a blanket left behind at another campsite. I wish people would respect that beautiful area. It's only a matter of time before they stop letting people back there due to all the waste left behind. It's really sad. Also, I always see unprepared people on that trail! Street clothes, not enough water, etc. I think some of the people that hike out there just want the natural hot springs experience without thinking about what it entails (a ten mile hike each way and an understanding of LNT).
Nikki - Oct 25, 2015 6:15 pm - Voted 10/10
I agree!I have hiked out to Sykes Hot Springs a few times and am always appalled at how much trash, toilet paper, and human poop I see. We collect what trash we can and pack it out ourselves. Several people also leave stuff they don't wan't to pack out. I once saw an entire LARGE tent abandoned that someone had written "TAKE" on in large lettering. They also left pants and a blanket. That same trip we found a blanket left behind at another campsite. I wish people would respect that beautiful area. It's only a matter of time before they stop letting people back there due to all the waste left behind. It's really sad. Also, I always see unprepared people on that trail! Street clothes, not enough water, etc. I think some of the people that hike out there just want the natural hot springs experience without thinking about what it entails (a ten mile hike each way and an understanding of LNT).