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Show The Summer Chronicle - Page Six Wednesday. August 12. 1992 poTPOunm Feataire Forest. It also includes parts of the Tetons, Star Valley in BY LILLIAN HORNE Wyoming, and the western edge Chronicle Feature Writer of Yellowstone National Park, Titus said. "The The Bennion Center and other organizations are hard at work on "the Great Western Trail," a 2500 mile trail which will run through Utah on its path from the top to the bottom of the United States. trail "It's a hike and multi-us- e that's going to go from Canada to Natasha Anatova, environmental action team Mexico," director at the Lowell Bennion Community Service Center, said. The center is .sponsoring a project to build part of the trail near Parley's Summit, Friday, Aug. 14. The Great Western Trail began in concept form about five years ago. When completed, it will run through Arizona, Utah, Idaho, and part of Wyoming. There will be sections for hiking, biking, or horseback riding, and a few places will allow vehicles on parallel but four-wheel-dri- ve separate trails. "If you were to draw a map, it goes almost straight up and down through Utah," Mike Titus, GWT committee citizens all hiking said. "It's president, all the way along the Wasatch National Forest area." Utah has section something for everyone," said Christopher Quick, trail crew leader at the Salt Lake Ranger District, which coordinates and leads groups working on the which connects previously-existin- g trails. Last year, one group of high school students from several states across the country built about half a mile of trail in the Sessions Mountain area north of About BOO people participated in 1991, building and reconstructing a total of 2 and 12 miles of trail in the Wasatch area. Those figures are up about 50 percent this year, Ogden. Uintah National Forest portion of the trail. Titus saw a unique opportunity to "pay back" some of the enjoyment he has received from the "great outdoors," and decided to get involved as well. The Forest Service opened a chapter for the Wasatch National Forest area two years ago, and formed the citizens committee. Several University of Utah graduate students have also played important roles in the trail's progress as members of the according to Titus. "We've got until about the end of September to do trail work," he said. "It'll probably take six to seven years to complete." ed Orton was helping with the committee. ed This week's Bennion Center project will be building a new trail to connect a previously-existin- g trail in Parley's Canyon with one near Big Mountain at the top of Emigration Canyon. Those interested in the project, should meet at the Bennion Center at 8 a.m., Friday, August 1 for more 14, or call information. 581-481- "We couldn't have done it without them," Titus said. He also said Orton still shares a strong interest in the trail, and will help push for a "scenic trail" designation. That national designation should federal funds for maintenance. Lake National Forest, the Manti-LaSSo far, the project has received and Mount Mountains, nearly $45,000 from the state of It of includes Utah for trail building and parts Timpanogos. Provo, Little Cottonwood, Big maintenance. The entire length of the GWT Cottonwood, Millcreek and Parley's Canyons. Farther north, is being built by volunteers it passes Ogden and goes during the summer months, through the Cache National eight hours a day, four days a The route passes the Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Fish week. These groups use Forest Service materials and equipment and a day's time each to build or upgrade along the planned route, trail. Titus said he first heard of the GWT project more than two years ago. At the time, Utah Representative Bill if Canada to Mexico will run from Wilderness trail provide al Volunteers need to bring water, lunch, gloves and appropriate clothing, and lots of energy. They should also be in good physical condition and not afraid of hard work. "It's mostly digging, cleaning up the space, making sure there's no soil erosion," said Anatova, who is coordinating this week's Bennion Center project, along with the Capital West Boys and Girls Club. . on-typ- e projects each month. Anyone interested in working on the Great Western Trail or They are also putting together an k . information The Center's Bennion environmental action team will continue to sponsor two hands- - package . the citizens committee should call the GWT hotline, for more information. on recycling which may be picked 942-872- 1, up at 101 Olpin Union. Hot Rod Hundley's has unique atmosphere, food, near U. 13th East restaurant sports legendary photos, memorabilia, burgers BY CHIP BORNEMEIER Chronicle Food Critic Hot Rod Hundley's at the U. 240 South 1300 East Rating: Appearances can mean everything to a restaurant. For this reason, I was a little apprehensive about reviewing the new Hot Rod Hundley's at the U, which looks a little more like the holy shrine of the inebriated basketball player pleasant variety of finger food. turned sportscaster than a real restaurant (although it has bar, it pleasantly accommodates the gastronome who desires a The Blue Edwards Buffalo Wings were served up with plenty of excuse for a Mexican restaurant). HOT sauce and blue cheese dip If you're a Hot Rod fan, and I ($4.95), and were a delicious admit there are many, you'll love accompaniment to the tall drafts the life-sizeposters and of Budweiser ($1.50). Hot Rod's countless photos of this Utah also has a number of imported legend even the huge poster of and domestic bottled beers for a the old boy in a Jazz blazer, reasonable price. House wines Lakers shorts, and alligator and' mixed drinks are also ," available here. shoes. You figure it out: '. Hot Rod Hot Rod's has a decent Actually, Hundley only contributes his name to the selection of salads, including a two restaurants (the other at chef salad, Caesar salad, a huge 6121 Highland Drive), which is taco salad (the Chi Chi probably just as well. The menu Rodriguez) and a (Ty) Cobb consists of a thoughtful salad, which I tried ($6.95). The collection of- sports bar garnishes were quite plentiful on munchies and substantial this large bed of mixed greens, entrees, all of which are priced and were very tasty with the ranch dressing (they also have a rather moderately. To start with, the hamburgers delicious honey mustard come in 4 and 8 ounce sizes, and dressing). If you are looking are grilled to order. Our a bit more filling. Hot All the American selection, a a surprising Rod's offers came with generous Burger, of selection entrees of and fries delicious ranging from helping coleslaw. The 4 ounce burger charbroiled baby back ribs with looked a bit small on the large watermelon barbecue sauce bun (which is also used for the 8 ($10.95) to a chicken primavera ounce burger), but its flavor was pasta with red and yellow bell indeed larger than its size, and peppers and tender morsels of meat. This pasta dish was the price was just right ($4.45). The sandwiches were more hit enormous, and was served with than miss, but I'd advise against toasted garlic bread ($8.95). One might also want to try the Benoit Beef Dunk, as the meat was a bit dry. Instead, try their popular beer batter fish and the turkey dip sandwich with chips, which I understand are jalapeno cheese sauce, which is absolutely scrumptious ($7.95). I probably one of the best items on also recommend the Snickers Pie the menu, and quite filling. This for dessert, served with whipped and chocolate also came with an enormous cream sauce decadence redefined! helping of fries. The appetizers, listed as the Although Hod Rod's is Line-Up,- " a include definitely designed as a sports "Starting replaced Pancho Villa, a sad hearty dinner replete with sporting events emanating from the many television sets, as well as the lunch crowd that tends to want a quick, yet satisfying ' d' meal. Hot Rod's kitchen moves at lightning speed, and you shouldn't hesitate to try them over the lunch hour, especially when the line for the Broiler stretches out to the sidewalk. v v - PHT)TrWn Sim Hot Rod Hundley's serves restaurant food in a sports bar atmosphere. the service to 9:30 p.m. from Monday to Thursday, and from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Sunday hours are 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Naturally, Jazz games and. Monday Night Football will extend these hours until the end of the broadcast, and I predict that this restaurant will be hopping on those nights. Also, be sure to look for Jazz players eating here on any night, as they get a "special" discount. One word of caution: as a new restaurant. Hot Rod's is still . F appreciated meal. Hot Rod's is open from 11 a.m. . rHPOJT! I offered by the wait staff. Our food server was very punctual and checked with us often to make sure we were enjoying our : experimenting with various ' specials and menu items, some of which may not be the greatest food you've eaten. Fortunately, they are very quick to remedy any problem you may have, and I believe you'll come to enjoy Hot Rod's as a welcome addition to restaurant row by the University. |