# Event Details - **Event Name**: Team A: 3-Day Camping: Little West Fork Duchesne (self-drive) - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 21 Jul, 2026 at 08:45 am – Thu, 23 Jul, 2026 at 05:30 pm - **Event Description**: Come join us on field surveys of western toads and other amphibians in the beautiful mountains of Utah!About this Event3-DAY CAMPING: Little West Fork Duchesne, Southwest Uinta MountainsMeet the Hogle Zoo team at the Sinclair gas station in Heber City at 8:45AM and proceed together to the survey site. This is a 3-day, 2-night camping trip.(There are two groups planned for this trip: Team A & Team B. Team A (this sign-up) will conduct a day-survey on Tuesday and Team B will leave later in the day and conduct a night survey at the same site. If you would prefer to leave later in the day and do a night survey, return to the collection and find the Team B (self-drive) sign-up page. Check out the schedules (scroll down) on each sign-up page for exact details)Transportation Your own private/personal vehicle. AWD or 4WD vehicle required (i.e Subaru Outback). Drive from SLC is about 1.5 hrs and 1hr from Heber.Difficulty Up to 8/10, variable hiking conditions. This trip is best suited for intermediate to experienced hikers. The hike from camp into the main survey site is short but steep (~1 mi with ~700ft elevation change one way) and off trail. We will do this hike to and from the survey site at least once per day (can optionally choose to do it twice). Once at the site, we will spend survey time on our feet, walking on uneven terrain for most of the day. Lunch and rest breaks in scenic places of course!Difficulty rating 1-10:1 - easy, little elevation gain, on-trail, short distance hiking10 - hard, significant elevation gain, uneven terrain, off-trail, dense vegetation, long distance hikingWhat to pack/wearPlease bring a packed lunch for the first day (i.e. sandwich/Tupperware meal that will easily fit in your backpack and can eat mid-day when we take a break during survey)Comfortable hiking and camp clothes you don't mind getting wet/dirty. Rain jacket (rain pants if you have them), extra socks (keep 1-2 pairs in your daypack everyday), warm layers for night that you can shed during the way, and sun protection (hat, glasses). Lightweight hiking pants/work pants recommended instead of shorts. We will be walking, crouching, & squatting in dense vegetation (willows). Some prefer to wear lightweight long sleeves to protect them from getting scratched by vegetation. Plan for cold nights and warm days.Close-toed hiking shoes/boots you don't mind getting wet/dirty.Water/rain boots or waders are recommended but not required (your feet are likely to get wet).A backpack big enough to hold water bottles (64 oz recommended), lunch, snacks, extra clothing layers.Tent (with rain fly and stakes), warm sleeping bag, sleeping pad, headlamp (fresh batteries)Any other camp comforts you prefer (games, books, pillow, ear plugs, eye mask, comfy sandals, etc.)Review THIS general packing list for other suggestions.Click THIS LINK to check the local weather prior and pack accordingly.The Zoo will provide:All cooked meals and snacks (mostly vegetarian) and associated cookwareBathroom supplies (no facilities so we will have: shovel, toilet paper, waste bags)Sunscreen, bug spray, first-aid suppliesReach out if you are missing some camp supplies; we may have extra. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/2ff49370-7d1c-11f1-8de7-a55c04e17f2e-rimg-w936-h740-dc626175-gmir.jpg Meet Zoo staff at Sinclair gas station in Heber. Zoo truck is branded.AgendaSCHEDULE IS TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE Info: You will be promptly notified for any schedule changes?: 09:00 AMTuesday: Arrive at Heber City's Sinclair Gas SationInfo: 1175 S Main St, Heber City, UT 84032. Look for the Zoo truck filling up on gas here. We will meet and caravan to the campsite from here.?: 10:00 AMTuesday: Arrive at campsite Info: Around 1 hr drive from Heber?: 10:00 AM - 03:30 PMTuesday: Hike and survey for toads!Info: Hike into site upon arrival (~1hr), survey, lunch break, survey, hike out?: 04:00 PM - 06:00 PMTuesday: Dinner, end of dayInfo: Rest after hike, dinner, relax!?: 07:00 AMWednesday: Start day! (breakfast & prep for surveys)Info: Breakfast will be set up by Zoo from 7am-7:45am. Please plan accordingly to wake up with enough time to eat and get ready for the day.?: 08:00 AM - 01:00 PMWednesday: Hike and survey for toadsInfo: Hike into site, then survey, then lunch, then hike back to camp?: 01:30 PM - 04:30 PMWednesday: Rest!Info: Rest for a few hours before we start dinner and then optional night surveys. ?: 05:00 PM - 06:30 PMWednesday: DinnerInfo: Dinner, prep for night survey?: 06:30 PM - 11:30 PMWednesday: Optional night surveyInfo: Some biologists and volunteers who choose, will hike back into the survey sites for night surveys. These are optional.?: 07:30 AM - 08:30 AMThursday: Start day! (Breakfast & prep for surveys) Info: Breakfast will be set up by Zoo from 7:30am- 8:15am. Please plan accordingly to wake up with enough time to eat and get ready for the day.?: 09:00 AM - 02:30 PMThursday: Survey for toadsInfo: Survey in morning, lunch, survey in afternoon?: 03:00 PM - 05:30 PMThursday: Drive home!Info: We plan to wrap up surveys at 3 and head home! (~2 hr drive to SLC) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/heber-city/team-a-3-day-camping-little-west-fork-duchesne-self-drive/100001980669413534 - **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, trekking, camping, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 18+ - Duration: 8 hours 45 minutes - Location: See "Overview" section for meeting/parking info - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Heber City - **state**: UT - **country**: United States - **location**: See "Overview" section for meeting/parking info - **lat**: 40.4932285 - **long**: -111.4127867 - **full address**: See "Overview" section for meeting/parking info, 1175 S main St, Heber City, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Team A: 3-Day Camping: Little West Fork Duchesne (self-drive) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/6c049a0ebd7b68ff0593cd85a58e5709fe06ab903e2d85a187d152a7546b62fe-rimg-w1200-h1600-dca5a861-gmir.jpg?v=1773974044 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Team A: 3-Day Camping: Little West Fork Duchesne (self-drive) being held? - **A:** Team A: 3-Day Camping: Little West Fork Duchesne (self-drive) takes place on Tue, 21 Jul, 2026 at 08:45 am to Thu, 23 Jul, 2026 at 05:30 pm at See "Overview" section for meeting/parking info, 1175 S main St, Heber City, United States. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for Team A: 3-Day Camping: Little West Fork Duchesne (self-drive)? - **A:** Team A: 3-Day Camping: Little West Fork Duchesne (self-drive) is strictly for guests aged 18 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 18 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing Team A: 3-Day Camping: Little West Fork Duchesne (self-drive)? - **A:** Team A: 3-Day Camping: Little West Fork Duchesne (self-drive) is organized by Hogle Zoo - Community Science Programs. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Team A: 3-Day Camping: Little West Fork Duchesne (self-drive)", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/6c049a0ebd7b68ff0593cd85a58e5709fe06ab903e2d85a187d152a7546b62fe-rimg-w1200-h1600-dca5a861-gmir.jpg?v=1773974044", "startDate": "2026-07-21", "endDate": "2026-07-23", "url": "https://allevents.in/heber-city/team-a-3-day-camping-little-west-fork-duchesne-self-drive/100001980669413534", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "See \"Overview\" section for meeting/parking info", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "1175 S main St", "postalCode": "84032", "addressLocality": "Heber City", "addressRegion": "UT", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "40.4932285", "longitude": "-111.4127867" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Come join us on field surveys of western toads and other amphibians in the beautiful mountains of Utah!", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-09-07", "availabilityEnds": "2026-07-23", "validFrom": "2026-09-07", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/heber-city/team-a-3-day-camping-little-west-fork-duchesne-self-drive/100001980669413534" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/SoldOut", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-09-07", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-09-07", "url": "https://allevents.in/heber-city/team-a-3-day-camping-little-west-fork-duchesne-self-drive/100001980669413534", "price": 0, "name": "Community Scientist (self-drive)" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Hogle Zoo - Community Science Programs", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/hogle-zoo-community-science-programs/27429313" } ] } ] ```