Santa Fe National Historic Trail
Colorado, New Mexico, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma
🟢 hikes
Free entry
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!
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No entrance fee.
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There are many places of history and commemoration on the Santa Fe National Historic Trail to visit. Museums, interpretive centers, and historic sites provide information and interpretation. Please contact each site before you go to obtain current information on closures, changes in hours, and fees.
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Things to do
🟢 Trail to History
Become a Santa Fe Trail Junior Ranger
Hike on the Santa Fe Trail
View Landmarks along the Santa Fe Trail
View Santa Fe Trail Ruts
Visit Historic Sites on the Santa Fe Trail
Check Out Museums and Visitor Centers along the Santa Fe Trail
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