California State Route 172
State Route 172 is a state highway in the U.S. state of California in Tehama County. It is a loop route off of State Route 36 that serves the Mill Creek area of Lassen National Forest.Route description
SR 172 begins at a junction with SR 36 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, its eastern terminus.
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
