California State Route 44

State Route 44 is a state highway in the U.S. State of California that travels in an east - west direction from Redding to Lassen Volcanic National Park before ending at Route 36 west of Susanville. This final portion, between the park and its terminus, is part of the Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway, a National Scenic Byway.Route descriptionThis route is part of the California Freeway and Expressway System and is eligible for the State Scenic Highway System. However, it is not a scenic route as designated by Caltrans.Route 44 starts on Tehama Street in Redding, at the intersection of Route 273 (Market Street), despite what it says in its legal definition. This is because in 1998, Route 299's definition was changed. It previously ran on Tehama St. to I-5, but this portion was transferred to Route 44 in 1998 (44 had ended at I-5 at that time); however, the legislative definition has never changed, so it is unclear as to where Route 44 officially begins. Note also that the postmile markers have not been updated, so the Route 44 - I-5 interchange is still marked as 0.00.