Snow College
Snow College has a rich tradition of preparing students to meet their futures
since 1888. The two year state-run liberal arts college now has two campuses in
Central Utah, one in Ephraim and one in Richfield. Snow College has always been
proud of its small size. The school offers personal attention in some of the
smallest classes available in higher education.
Manti
Temple
The beautiful Manti Temple sits atop the hill at the North end of Manti and is
the dominant structure in the city. Built between 1877 and 1888 by the pioneers
who settled this Sanpete Valley, it is a place of worship for members of the LDS
church. We invite you to tour the grounds and enjoy the flower gardens and the
wonderful view of Manti. 10min Drive.
Held each year in June on the grounds of the Manti Temple, the Pageant follows the trek of the pioneer settlers to Utah and recounts a brief history of the ancient civilizations of America. For more information please call: 1-888-255-886 or 435-835-3000.
Pottery and paintings by Joseph and Lee Udall Bennion. Includes artist’s biographies and image galleries.
Scandinavian Festival in Ephraim
Memorial day weekend
Dancing, Story Telling, Scandinavian Food, Rodeo, Crafts, Music
4th of July
Celebration
Come celebrate the 4th of July in Ephraim and Manti! Our Old Fashioned 4th of
July celebration has it all… a beauty pageant, a pancake breakfast at the
city park, a patriotic program, food booths and games, a watermellon bust and of
course a fireworks show to end it off right.”
Sanpete County
Fair
The county fair is held annually in mid August at the country fairgrounds in
Manti. Activities include a carnival, rodeo, demolition derby, livestock show,
craft show, pet show, food booths and more.
Spring City
Arts
SCA promotes art through advocacy programs, education, mentoring, workshops and
service. SCA organizes, encourages, and educates the public about art and
artists of Spring City and Sanpete County.
Museum
of History and Art
Founded in 1859, nested at the northern end of historic pastoral Sanpete Valley,
Fairview is the gateway to Huntington, ECCLES Canyons National Scenic Byways,
(Utah 31, Utah’s Heritage Highway 89, Fairview to Kanab, One of the great
scenic roadways of the world.) The museum in housed in two imposing buildings,
the hundred year old stone former school, Heritage Building and the
Moore Contemporary Horizon Building. Museum of History and Art, 85 North 100
East, P.O. Box 157 Fairview, Utah 84629
Outdoor Activities
Palisade
State Park
Palisade State Park is located a convenient 10 miles south of Ephraim. The park
offers an 18 hole golf course, the best kept secret in utah! Enjoy the
lake’s sandy beaches, or rent a canoe or paddle boat. Take a peaceful hike
around the lake or just enjoy a quiet picnic. For more information call Pro Shop
Phone: 435 835-GOLF, or Park Phone: 435 835-PARK
Ephraim
Canyon
Nearby Ephraim Canyon is a beautiful escape into the mountains that overlook the
peaceful Sanpete Valley. A half-hour drive up the canyon will bring you to the
Skyline Drive. Numerous trails twist through the area which are suitable for
mountain biking, horseback riding and 4-wheeling. The area also offers excellent
snowmobiling in the winter.
Maple
Canyon
Maple canyon is quite an amazing place to go rock climbing. At first it
doesn’t appear to be that great of a place to climb and it is hard to
imagine that this desert place could be such a climbing Mecca. Many people have
said that they don’t trust the rock or the protection provided in this
canyon. But I assure you that the holds are there and the climbing is excellent.
Be sure to bring a helmet for the belayer because routes less traveled tend to
have more rock fall. Belaying your climbing partner from an angle that will
protect you is recommended.
Snowmobiling
The plateau above Fairview, Manti and Mayfield (Twelve Mile) canyons [complex
map], provides excellent snowmobiling from November to April, and connects with
Joe’s Valley/Ferron. This area also connects to Skyline Drive. It is just
south of the larger more popular areas, and has opportunities rising above
10,000 feet.
The Utah Division of Parks and Recreation, in cooperation with the Manti LaSal National Forest Service, grooms more than 100 miles of trails. This central Utah complex is located away from major population centers. Its varied terrain makes it the perfect get-away-from-it-all retreat. Follow a groomed trail or glide through an open field of fresh powder – the opportunities are limitless.
Check with local U.S. Forest Service offices for trail guides and travel maps for ungroomed trails and other areas open to snowmobile use.
For current conditions and grooming schedules, contact:
Utah Division of Parks and Recreation
800-OHV-RIDE (648-7433)
801-538-7433 (Salt Lake City)
Utah Road Conditions: 800-492-2400
Manti-LaSal National Forest
Price Ranger District: 435-637-2817
Ferron Ranger District: 435-384-2372
Sanpete Ranger District: 435-283-4151
ATV: Arapeen OHV
Trail System
The Arapeen OHV Trail System is located in south central Utah in the Manti-La
Sal National Forest. Over 350 miles of ATV and 4X4 routes are included in the
system. The backbone of the system is the scenic South Skyline Drive which is a
rugged 4X4 experience for most of its 58-mile length from Utah Highway 31 on the
north to the Fish lake National Forest boundary on the south.
Access to the western side of the trail system occurs from Sanpete Valley and US Highway 89. Principal access points include 4X4 route #4 in Spring City Canyon, ATV route #3 in Manti Canyon, and ATV route #2 in Twelve Mile Canyon east of Mayfield.
Access to the eastern side occurs from the communities of Castle Dale and Ferron which are located along Utah Highway 10. Principal access points include ATV route #5 west of Joes Valley Reservoir, ATV route #62 from Ferron Canyon, and 4X4 route #7 also located in Ferron Canyon.
Hunting/Fishing
Fishing and hunting are among the most popular sports in Sanpete County. Nature
has graced this area with streams and lakes well-stocked with rainbow trout and
other fish. Those who do not enjoy fishing, look forward to hunting season and
the chance to head for the mountains and forests where deer and elk abound.
Occasional bear and mountain lions make exciting trophies. Geese and duck are
plentiful across the marsh lands of the County. Inhabiting the valley floor are
thousands of pheasants.
Skyline
Drive
One of many attractions the Manti-LaSal National Forest has to offer is the beautiful drive across the Skyline Drive. Many visitors each year come to the Manti-LaSal National Forest to view the beautiful scenery from Skyline Drive. The Skyline Drive corridor contains portions of the Utah Adventure Highway and the Great Western Trail. It provides panoramic views and is one of the most scenic drives in the Nation.
Skyline Drive (graded), for its length is one of the highest roads in the United States, winds for nearly 100 miles along the broad summit of the Wasatch Plateau, affording magnificent views of Sanpete Valley, mile-deep canyons, lake-filled basins and delightful alpine meadows and forests.