California 36 links the North Coast with the Susanville, passing through Red Bluff and Lake Almanor along the way.
California 36 west
Serving the northeastern part of the Golden State, westbound California 36 meets California 139 in Susanville. Photo taken by Dominic Ielati, 10/01.
Westbound California 36 approaches Junction Interstate 5 in Red Bluff, just west of its junction with California 99. We didn't visit the salmon viewing area, so we're not sure if it's worth visiting or not. Warren Jensen says, "Well, I won't say it's not worth viewing, but if you're expecting something like the Bonneville Dam on the Columbia, you'll be highly disappointed." Photo taken 01/20/03.
Wow! Someone saw fit to put up an historic U.S. 99 shield along westbound California 36 as the highway enters metropolitan Red Bluff. Originally we though Caltrans erected this sign, consdering that it's on a state highway. However, Warren Jensen corrected us: "Historic 99 shields are paid for by community groups in our area, so thank the people of Red Bluff. Thanks, folks! Ironically, the section pictured was never part of U.S. 99. The original alignment was north of this point (the original bridges across these flood channels of the Sacramento are historic landmarks and are worth a side trip)." Photo taken 01/20/03.
California 36 meets Interstate 5 northbound just east of downtown Red Bluff. Photo taken 01/20/03.
Westbound California 36 meets Interstate 5 southbound just east of downtown Red Bluff. From here, Business Loop I-5 joins California 36 for the journey into Red Bluff. Photo taken 01/20/03.
Shortly therafter, California 36 west and Business Loop I-5 are posted together as they approach downtown Red Bluff. Photo taken by Joel Windmiller, 03/29/01.
