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The Anza Trail partnered with Santa Clara County Parks to offer several hikes in honor of the National Park Service Centennial, March 2016. Many community members joined the hikes, including a dozen sisters from Our Lady of Peace in Santa Clara, CA. Photo Credit: NPS / ©Ron Horii

 

Exploring History, Culture and Nature

What is a National Trail? Much like a national park, a national trail is created by an act of Congress. There are currently 30 national scenic and historic trails in the National Trails System. National scenic trails are hike-through trails designated for their natural beauty, environmental importance, and opportunity for outdoor recreation. National historic trails commemorate historic trade, migration, and other routes important to American culture.

The 1,200-mile Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail connects history, culture, and recreation across 20 counties in Arizona and California.

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