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Santa Fe Trail

Santa Fe Trail

National Scenic BywayColorado, New Mexico
Length 565 mi / 909.3 km
Time to Allow 12 hours to drive the entire byway
Fees

None

One of America s first great trade routes, the Santa Fe Trail was critical to our country s westward expansion. Visit historic sites and landmarks like Bent s Fort, Trinidad, Raton Pass, Cimarron, Fort Union, Pecos, Point of Rocks, and Santa Fe. Enjoy spectacular scenery, from rugged mountains to the plains.

  • Local Information

    Santa Fe Trail

    Colorado
    Colorado Welcome Center - Lamar
    719-336-3483

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    New Mexico
    Raton Visitor Information Center
    575-445-2761
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    Santa Fe Visitor Information Center
    575-827-7336
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