About Santa Fe
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!
From the National Park Service.
- States
- Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico and Oklahoma
- Designation
- National Historic Trail
- Entrance fee
- None listed
- Trail data for this park is still being added.
- Places for this park are still being added.
Know before you go
Fees, hours, weather and getting to Santa Fe.
Entrance fees
The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for this park.
Hours
Open 24 hours a day, every day.
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.
Weather and when to go
Due to the length of the Santa Fe National Historic Trail, be sure to consult local weather sources for the region you'll be visiting. Check out the forecast with the National Weather Service and search for the area you'd like to visit: weather.gov
Getting there
You can visit many sites of the Santa Fe National Historic Trail over the 900-mile historic route that crosses five states.
Contact the park
- Address
- National Trails Office Regions 6, 7, & 8, Santa Fe National Historic Trail, 1100 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87505
- Official site
- nps.gov/safe
From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.
Trip planner
A day-by-day plan for Santa Fe
Tell us your dates and what you are into. We group the stops by where they are, so each day is one part of the park, not a zigzag.
The trails and places you save below go into your plan as must-sees.
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Things to do in Santa Fe
The park service's own list, with how long each takes.
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Trail to History
The entrance to the reconstructed fort is gained from the one-quarter mile paved pathway extending from the shade shelter to the fort doors. The pathway is wheelchair accessible;…
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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…
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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. Some landmarks may sit in their original vi…
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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 diamete…
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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. In othe…
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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 oppo…
What to pack for Santa Fe
Gear & Essentials
Tell us about your trip and we will add what else you will want:
The basics
Worth having in the car whatever the park.
For this trip
Traveling with kids
Bringing a pet
RVing
Backcountry
Winter conditions
On the water
Photography
Accessibility
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