POTD November 17, 2015: Dark Canyon Primitive Area, San Juan County, Utah

POTD 11-17-15 Dark Canyon San Juan County

Dark Canyon Primitive Area, San Juan County, Utah
Photographer: Diane Menuz; © 2015

The stream in the lower section of Dark Canyon runs reddish brown following heavy morning rain. Sandstone of the Permian-age Cutler Group forms the canyon walls and limestone of the Pennsylvanian-age Honaker Trail Formation is exposed along the stream bed.

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