"¡Vayan Subiendo!"
"Everyone mount up!" was the rousing call from Juan Bautista de Anza. In 1775-76, Anza led more than 240 men, women and children on an epic journey to establish a settlement at San Francisco Bay. Follow their legacy along a 1,200-mile historic trail from Nogales, Arizona, to the Bay Area.
For a dynamic online Anza Trail experience, follow the link below to our partner site AnzaHistoricTrail.org:
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Online Anza Trail Experience
Explore the route, create maps, find events & discover more on the Anza Trail's dynamic web experience, in partnership with the Anza Trail Foundation.
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Leaving for California. Riding Into History.
Watch the Anza Expedition film, in English or Spanish, and learn how American history was written in 1776... in the West.
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1200 Miles. Unlimited Possibilities.
Trail maintenance, recreation, period re-enactments, and more – our partners offer opportunities to discover yourself in the story of the Anza Trail.
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Did You Know?
The Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail was created by Congress so that communities, private land owners, and local governments can take the lead in establishing the 1200-mile trail. The National Park Service offers its support for local and citizen-based trail creation. More...