Santa Fe National Historic Trail
Santa Fe National Historic Trail is part of the National Trails System. It is not a park unit.
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!
Fees & passes
Free. No entrance fee here.
There are no user or entry fees for the Santa Fe National Historic Trail. Nominal fees may be charged at some trail-related federal, state, or locally owned historic sites and interpretive facilities. Please contact individual sites for more specific fee information.
Hours
| Santa Fe National Historic Trail | Daily · All Day |
No campgrounds, no webcams or events in Park Service data. What is here comes from the official page. The rest lives there.
Checked nightly. Modules appear as soon as the Park Service publishes the data.
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Things to do
- Bike the Katy Trail0-7 Days
Katy Trail State Park runs 240 miles across the state of Missouri between Clinton and Machens. Known as the country's longest continuous rail-trail, it attracts cyclists, walkers, equestrians, nature lovers, and history buffs seeking adventure along…
Opens on the Park Service site - Trail to History3-15 Minutes
The entrance to the reconstructed fort is gained from the one-quarter mile paved pathway extending from the shade shelter to the fort doors.
Opens on the Park Service site - Become a Santa Fe Trail Junior Ranger
Learn about the Santa Fe Trail and earn your junior ranger badge! This activity can be completed virtually or after visiting a site along the Santa Fe National Historic Trail. Worksheets can be submitted either electronically or by mail.
Opens on the Park Service site - Hike on the Santa Fe Trail
Travel the trail today and 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.
Opens on the Park Service site - View Landmarks along the Santa Fe Trail
There has been a lot of change since the mid 1800's. Landmarks are an opportunity to view the trail similar to the way the traders did.
Opens on the Park Service site - View Santa Fe Trail Ruts
Imagine Prairie Schooners rumbling over the landscape, 10 feet tall and 23 feet long (with yoke). Imagine further that today you can still see evidence of those 44-50-inch diameter wooden wheels in the terrain from Missouri to New Mexico! Their…
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- Check Out Museums and Visitor Centers along the Santa Fe Trail
There are a number of museums and visitor centers will differ along the Santa Fe Trail. In some places, you may find more interpretive exhibits, information, and programs.
Opens on the Park Service site - Visit Historic Sites on the Santa Fe Trail
Visiting historic sites along the Trail will give you an opportunity to step back in time. Explore adobe ruins, historic military forts, and other sites that will give you an opportunity to experience the historic landscape.
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Films
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Map
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Reference
Activities
Activity guides for this park Hiking in the national parks
Questions people ask
Does Santa Fe charge an entrance fee?
No. Santa Fe is free to enter.
Source: National Park Service
Is Santa Fe open year-round?
Yes. The grounds are open 24 hours a day, year-round.
Source: National Park Service
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