California State Highway 89 is a bit of an odd creature in itself. One there are a number of segments wherein it is blended into other state highways. A perfect example is Highway 36 & 89 share the same roadway from just west of Chester to Mineral. While Highway 36 continues to Red Bluff, at Morgan Summit, just before Mineral, Highway 89 veers north through Lassen Park. The highway’s official designation through the park is US 1. Just as at the south entrance, when 89 leaves the park at the north entrance, it shares the same roadway with Highway 44. Just past the junction near Old Station, Highway 89 once again retains its own identity heading north towards Mount Shasta.

Of course, Highway 89 has this same quirky nature with shared highways on the southern end on the way to Quincy and beyond. A bit of road trivia for those road warriors over Memorial Day Weekend.

Tim