Santa Fe National Historic Trail (U.S. National Park Service)

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Welcome to the Santa Fe National Historic Trail

You can almost hear the whoops and cries of "All's set!" as trail hands hitched their oxen to freight wagons carrying cargo between western Missouri and Santa Fe, New Mexico. Follow the Santa Fe National Historic Trail through five states and you'll find adventure and evidence of past travelers who made this remarkable trip before you!

Tell-Tale Signs

Look left, look right, look straight ahead — the land has a story to tell. Swells and swales, creek crossings and river routes, dips and ruts: all these signify an international highway of the past! Find out how you can detect the Santa Fe National Historic Trail by following road signs designed to help travelers.

		Partners The National Park Service works with federal agencies, state and local governments, organizations, tribes, and private individuals as partners to administer the national historic trail. Find out how to use the trail logo and how to create a sign plan for a section of the trail.

Follow the Trail

Ready to follow the trail? Need a map? Click here for maps and links to assist with your trip planning. Virtual tour. GIS interactive map.

Write to

National Trails Intermountain Region
PO Box 728
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504-0728

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Phone

Visitor Information
(505) 988-6098

Fax

(505) 986-5214

Climate

Due to the length of the trail, be sure to check weather conditions in the region that you will be visiting.
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