State Route 153

This view shows California 153 almost in its entirety. The road is not only short, it is also narrow. There are two directions of travel through here, so watch for oncoming traffic.

12/28/04

An entry sign for the Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park is posted near the entrance.

12/28/04

The route is so poorly signed that this is the only independent shield for California 153, and the official state park brochure for Marshall does not even represent the route with a state route marker on its map.

12/28/04

Caltrans added the auxiliary sign indicating that California 153 is the shortest route in the state system - it is a half mile long.

1999

The north end of California 153 is the parking lot for Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park.

12/28/04