California State Route 172

Route description

SR 172 begins at a junction with SR 36 in Mineral and heads southeast through Lassen National Forest. The route then turns south, crossing the South Fork Battle Creek and entering a wooded area. The road then winds eastward through the forest, roughly parallel to Mill Creek. SR 172 then turns northward along Mill Creek and heads back toward SR 36 in Morgan Springs, its eastern terminus.

The segment between Mineral and Mill Creek is not plowed during the winter and thus is typically closed during snowy conditions.

SR 172 is not part of the National Highway System, a network of highways that are considered essential to the country's economy, defense, and mobility by the Federal Highway Administration.

Major intersections

References

References

1. "SR 172".
2. (January 2009). ""Snow not removed beyond here" sign along eastbound SR 172 in Mineral". Google Street View.
3. (January 2009). ""Snow not removed beyond here" sign along westbound SR 172 west of Mill Creek". Google Street View.
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7. [[California Department of Transportation]], [http://traffic-counts.dot.ca.gov/ All Traffic Volumes on CSHS], 2005 and 2006