Day Trip: Death Hollow, West Fork Duchesne River (ride with Zoo)
About this Event
Death Hollow, West Fork Duchesne River
Join Hogle Zoo staff on a survey of several beaver dam complexes along the West Fork Duchesne River found on the southwest slope of the Uintas! Meet at the Zoo Front Gate at 7:30AM. Look for Hogle Zoo staff waiting for you there.
Transportation
Depart from Utah's Hogle Zoo. Ride in Zoo vehicle. Leave your car in our main guest lot. Drive from the Zoo is around 1.5 hrs.
How to get to Zoo parking: Head east on Sunnyside Ave and turn right into the main entrance. Park anywhere in the main lot. Walk to the front gate ticket office with your gear to find Zoo staff waiting for you.
Difficulty
4/10. There are no long or challenging hikes but we will be on our feet, walking through dense vegetation and uneven terrain most of the day. We will have to walk up/down a small but steep hill to get to one of the ponds.
Difficulty rating 1-10:
1 - easy, little elevation gain, on-trail, short distance hiking
10 - hard, significant elevation gain, uneven terrain, off-trail, dense vegetation, long distance hiking
What to bring/wear
Comfortable hiking clothes and close-toed shoes you don't mind getting dirty/wet (lightweight hiking pants/work pants recommended over shorts). A daypack with a packed lunch, snacks, water (minimum 64oz recommended), sun protection (hat, glasses), rain jacket (rain pants if you have them), warm layers if needed, extra socks (keep 1-2 in your backpack). Water/rain boots or waders are recommended but not required (your feet are likely to get wet). Some prefer to wear lightweight long sleeve shirts to protect them from getting scratched by vegetation. You may also want comfortable dry shoes to change into at the end of the day.
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Map of Zoo parking. Meet the field team here.
Where is it happening?
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