Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
The Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail covers over 1200 miles through the homelands of 70+ Tribal communities.
About Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
The Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail covers over 1200 miles through the homelands of 70+ Tribal communities. It follows the historic route of the 1775-76 Spanish colonizing expedition from Sonora, Mexico to San Francisco, CA. Whether urban or rural, the trail offers adventure, diverse cultural perspectives, and an opportunity to experience history.
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Driving times from Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
Hours
Administrative Staff Hours
- Mon
- 9:30AM - 5:00PM
- Tue
- 9:30AM - 5:00PM
- Wed
- 9:30AM - 5:00PM
- Thu
- 9:30AM - 5:00PM
- Fri
- 9:30AM - 5:00PM
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
Activities
Getting there
The 1,200-mile Anza Trail connects historic, cultural, and recreation sites from Nogales, AZ, to the San Francisco Bay Area. To learn more, visit http://www.nps.gov/juba. Each site along the Anza Trail is managed independently. Contact individual sites for hours, directions, and other details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail?
- Popular activities include Auto and ATV, Biking, Bookstore and Park Store, Gift Shop and Souvenirs, Guided Tours, Hiking.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Cabrillo National Monument (1 h 47 min), Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (2 h 17 min), Joshua Tree National Park (2 h 20 min), César E. Chávez National Monument (2 h 57 min), Manzanar National Historic Site (4 h 23 min), Mojave National Preserve (4 h 31 min).