Santa Ynez Valley

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Wednesday, April 21, 2021

Factory Butte

 Another area we had not driven through in many years was around Factory Butte, northwest of Hanksville, Utah.

Heading onto Factory Butte Road with North Caineville Mesa on the left and Factory Butte on the right


Factory Butte in morning light


North Caineville Mesa

 

Factory Butte from changing perspectives




Factory Butte is surrounded by an open OHV area which results in vehicle tracks everywhere.


An exposed coal seam next to the trail


A cluster of isolated boulders near the trail


Scenic geology with rain clouds approaching



A long abandoned home


The rain appeared to be getting closer!


More colorful scenery


The rain finally caught us and quickly turned to hail!


By the time we were headed back to the main highway, a lot of hail had collected.



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