| DATE 08/07/2005 7:28 PM |
| The incredible scenery of Manti Canyon and the Manti LaSal National Forest will be the highlight of an ATV run Aug. 19 and 20.The Manti Scenic Mountain ATV Tours are expected to attract ATV enthusiasts, dealers and others to the city for two-days of riding, exhibits, performances, a parade and more. Each day, local guides will help riders make their way through some 40 miles of intermediate ATV trails in the canyon and forest areas. Participants should bring cameras, binoculars and lots of water.Highlights of the two-day event include dinner in the park on Friday followed by musical performances and a Main Street parade. On Saturday, there will be a guided tour, “rest stops,” and a poker run. Prizes will be awarded at the end of the second day. A complete schedule of events is listed below. Information is also available on the ATV Utah website, www.atvutah.com .
August 19th: Sheep Trail Guided Tour (a portion of the ride requires advance riding skills) 7 – 8:30 a.m., Breakfast at the Historic City Hall, 200 North Main in Manti. Late registration will also be held at this time and location. T-shirts and tickets for the dinner and rides will also be available at this location. 9 a.m., Leave the LDS Stake Center for the sheep trail ride. Noon, Lunch at 12 Mile Camp Ground. 1 p.m., Ride continues through the rustic Six Mile Canyon 4 p.m., Ride concludes at the LDS stake house 6 p.m., Dinner for trail riders and sponsors 7 p.m., Entertainment by Cindy Simmons and Mary Kanaphus 8 p.m., Assemble for the Main Street Parade at the City Park 8: 30 p.m., ATV Main Street Parade August 20, Family Day Trail Ride and Poker Run 7 – 8:30 a.m., Breakfast at the Historic City Hall, 200 North Main in Manti. Late registration will also be held at this time and location. T-shirts and tickets for the dinner and rides will also be available at this location. 9 a.m., Leave the LDS Stake Center 10:30 a.m., Rest stop at Fox Jet Reservoir. 12:00 Noon, Lunch at Duck Fork Reservoir. 1 p.m., Continue tour thru the high mountainous area. 2:30 p.m., Rest stop at Fox Jet Reservoir 4 p.m., Arrive back at the starting point, prizes awarded for the poker run. # # # |
| For more information Contact:Monte Bona Sanpete County Travel and Heritage Council (435) 462-2502 |
