Back in late April I had a chance to make it out to the Kettleman Hills to clinch California State Route 269. CA 269 is a 30 mile state highway which has a south terminus at CA 33 in Avenal which a rural community in Kings County. The first photo is from CA 33 north approaching CA 269 and second is the south terminus of CA 269. CA 269 is signed on Skyline Boulevard and quickly ascends into the Kettleman Hills which is a small mountain range east of the Diablos. Huron is 16 miles to the north of Avenal in San Joaquin Valley. CA 269 is signed as a connecting route to I-5. Skyline Boulevard is essentially a straight shot over the Kettleman Hills. There is oil derricks on both sides of the highway along with a decent overlook of the Diablos if you're willing to look for one. The descent northward towards San Joaquin Valley can really nice looking a clear day. Weird to think that the endless farm fields used to essentia...
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