Day Trip: Death Hollow, West Fork Duchesne River (Ride with Zoo)

Thu Jul 02 2026 at 07:30 am to 05:00 pm UTC-06:00

Hogle Zoo Main Entrance | Salt Lake City

Hogle Zoo - Community Science Programs
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Day Trip: Death Hollow, West Fork Duchesne River (Ride with Zoo)
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Come join us on field surveys of western toads and other amphibians in the beautiful mountains of Utah!
About this Event

Death Hollow, West Fork Duchesne River

Join Hogle Zoo staff on a survey of several beaver dam complexes alond 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 (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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Event Photos

Map of Zoo parking. Meet the field team here.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Hogle Zoo Main Entrance, 2600 E Sunnyside Ave S, Salt Lake City, United States

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