Day Trip: Upper Pass Creek (ride with Zoo)

Tue Jun 30 2026 at 07:30 am to 05:00 pm UTC-06:00

Hogle Zoo Front Entrance | Salt Lake City

Hogle Zoo - Community Science Programs
Publisher/HostHogle Zoo - Community Science Programs
Day Trip: Upper Pass Creek (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

Upper Pass Creek, Southwest Uinta Mountains

Join Hogle Zoo staff on a survey of Upper Pass Creek 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 to survey site is around 1.5 hours.


Difficulty

4/10. We will survey a stream system. There is no major hike to get to the site though we will be walking and on our feet for the full day (lunch and rest breaks). It is off-trail and will involve walking through dense vegetation and crossing sections of water.


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 pairs in your backpack each day). 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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Event Photos

Map of Zoo parking. Meet Zoo field team here.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

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

Tickets

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