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Show May 23, 1984 Pyramid Recreation Issue Page Eleven Snow capped Horseshoe Mountain graces valley Horseshoe Mountain is a traditional Sanpete landmark. Also referred to in the past as the Bishops Chair this magnificent bowl shaped mountain is visible from most of northern Sanpete County. Located off Skyline Drive above Spring City between Mt. Pleasant and Ephraim, this rugged, yet beautiful landmark, at 10,800 feet above sea level is one of the highest points on the Manti LaSal Range. The highest point is east of quires Horseshoe at 11,078 feet. terrain Streaked with snow from late September to June, Horseshoe offers the naturalist unequalled primitive beauty. Sportsmen who dare to match their wits against the abounding wildlife who refuge there, harvest record-size- d elk and deer kills. For the adventuresome, hiking both up and down the Horseshoe, re Snowmobile enthusiasts will find miles and miles of groomed trails and unlimited snowmobiling op- portunities along Sanpete Countys Skyline Drive which can be reached from Fairview, Ephraim, Manti and Mayfield Canyons. Snowmobilers will enjoy the ride along the back bone of the Wasatch Range which ' skill and knowledge as the is rough. The face of the Horeshoe is pitted with shelves and ledges which give it dates on road and mountain conditions before visiting this beautiful mark the terrain. Intermittant high landmark. Horseshoe got its name from the meadows with lush grass provide its unmistakable appearance. forage for wildlife and rest for the early settlers of Spring City who setThe legs of the Horseshoe drain in- hiker. tled in Sanpete Valley March 22, to Grizzly Gulch and Hell Hole, and For those who dare, some of the 1852. Under the direction of Brigham as the names imply the drainage most spectacular views of magnifiareas are not intended for the inex- cent Sanpete Valley can be seen Young, James Allred, his sons, from different vantage points on the James T.S.; William Hackley; Anperienced. drew Jackson; Reuben W.; Isaac; Both Horseshoe and the drainage Horseshoe. Accessible from Skyline Drive the and Franklin Lafayette, their wives areas are forested with thick stands and families moved into Central Horseshoe and its smaller counterpart, Little Horseshoe which lies Utah and began the settlement that straight west, offers beauty, would eventually become Spring Citychallenge, camping and hunting. After some exploring, they settled It can also be appreciated from most any northern vantage point in along a creek flowing from the the valley and from a few points on mountains to the east of them. They named the creek, Canal Creek, and Skyline Drive. Due to changing road conditions in the beautiful mountains, Horseshoe. Two Spring City camps of the the higher elevations of the Manti LaSal, tourists should contact the Daughter of Utah Pioneers still Manti LaSal Forest Office for up carry those names. of evergreens. Rugged sandstone cliffs, high ledges, and deep canyons contains spectacular vistas and the grandeur of wide open spaces. A parking area is maintained at the top which is popular of the Fairview Canyon Road (U-3with both local sledders and visitors. Each year the Manti Chamber of Commerce also plans a SnoRide which draws sledders from all over. Ptyuid fa - - :jfa- ' -- h S : Saitpete County (oft fitu uwt 79 yaw o As a resident of Sanpete County you can depend on the people who depend on you. .US! We know you are a vital part of the growth of this valley and your success benefits us all. So we make it a point to help you . financially whenever we can. Each depositor Insured to 1100.000 IT FIOIMl OtPOSIf mSUIANCt 1 COIPOIAHON See us about convenient term loans, checking and Savings or just sound NEW MODERN FACILITIES For your banking convenience TO SERVE TOU. OUR BANKING HOURS ARE From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Weekdays M. i advice we're here to help |