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State Route 169 (SR 169) is a
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in the
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of
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that is separated into two distinct segments by undeveloped areas in the Yurok Indian Reservation in Del Norte and Humboldt counties. The western segment runs from
U.S. Route 101 U.S. Route 101, or U.S. Highway 101 (US 101), is a north–south United States Numbered Highway that runs through the states of California, Oregon, and Washington, on the West Coast of the United States. It is also known as (The Royal Roa ...
near Klamath to
Klamath Glen Klamath Glen is an unincorporated community in Del Norte County, California. It is located on the Klamath River from its mouth, at an elevation of 46 feet (14 m). References External links * Unincorporated communities in Del Norte ...
, while the eastern segment goes from Wautec Village to State Route 96 near Weitchpec.


Route description

The route begins at
U.S. Route 101 U.S. Route 101, or U.S. Highway 101 (US 101), is a north–south United States Numbered Highway that runs through the states of California, Oregon, and Washington, on the West Coast of the United States. It is also known as (The Royal Roa ...
near Klamath and after a discontinuity from
Klamath Glen Klamath Glen is an unincorporated community in Del Norte County, California. It is located on the Klamath River from its mouth, at an elevation of 46 feet (14 m). References External links * Unincorporated communities in Del Norte ...
(near the McBeth Airport) to Johnsons via the Yurok Indian Reservation, resumes at the town of Wautec. The highway continues through Pecwan before the curving road heads southeast and passes through Martins Ferry after several miles. SR 169 ends at State Route 96 near Weitchpec. The entire route is within the Yurok Indian Reservation. SR 169 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
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California @ AARoads.com - State Route 169Caltrans: Route 169 highway conditions
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