Day Trip: Death Hollow, West Fork Duchesne River (Self-drive)

Death Hollow, West Fork Duchesne River

Join Hogle Zoo staff on a survey of seveal beaver pond complexes along West Fork Duchesne River found on the southwest slope of the Uintas! Meet at the Sinclair gas station in Heber at 8:30AM. Look for Hogle Zoo staff waiting for you there.

Transportation: Your own private/personal vehicle. AWD or 4WD high clearance vehicles required. Expect dirt roads, mostly flat but potentially some deeper ruts and larger rocks. Drive to the site from SLC is around 1.5 hours. 1 hour from Heber.

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.

What to bring/wear: Comfortable hiking clothes and close-toed shoes you don't mind getting dirty/wet (light weight hiking pants/work pants recommended over shorts). A daypack with a packed lunch, snacks, water (minimum 32oz), sun protection (hat, glasses), rain jacket (rain pants if you have them), warm layers if needed, extra socks (keep these in your backpack). Water/rain boots or waders are recommended but not required (your feet are likely to get wet). Some prefer to wear light weight long sleeve shirts to protect them from getting scratched. You may also want comfortable dry shoes to change into at the end of the day.

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Meet the field team at the Sinclair in Heber. Look for a brown Nissan Murano.

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