Recreation Region: Comanche National Grassland
Santa Fe National Historic Trailhead
Between 1821 and 1880s, Santa Fe National Historic Trail was the major trade and travel route between Independence, Missouri, and Santa Fe, New Mexico. The original trail is marked with limestone posts.
General Information
All day
Commercial tours required to have a special use permit. Fees vary. Contact the Forest Service office in La Junta phone 719-384-2181, for futher information.
Santa Fe Trail is for non-motorized travel only. However interpretative signs at Sierra Vista, Timpas Picnic Area, Iron Springs, and the Carrizo Auto Tour Pullout provide information about the trail.
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Getting There
Elevation
4775 feet
Directions
See directions for Sierra Vista, Timpas Picnic Area, Iron Springs, and the Carrizo Auto Tour Pullout.
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.