Things to Know Before You Come

The Santa Fe Trail extends 1,200 miles across 5 states. Your visit may be affected by local weather and road conditions. Please be sure to consult local sources for information when planning your trip on the trail.

Some other things to consider:

• Please ask permission before going on private land.
• Please respect your hosts' hospitality when you visit their sites.
• Leave everything as you find it.
• Obey signs, use designated parking areas, and limit your stay to the time necessary to appreciate the site.
• Don't use metal-detectors, dig at sites, collect artifacts, or remove anything.
• Some sites contain burials; please respect these sacred places.
• Many portions of the historic routes are on road rights-of-way.

 

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