Old Spanish National Historic Trail
Follow the routes of mule pack trains across the Southwest on the Old Spanish National Historic Trail between Santa Fe, New Mexico, and Los Angeles, California.
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About Old Spanish National Historic Trail
Follow the routes of mule pack trains across the Southwest on the Old Spanish National Historic Trail between Santa Fe, New Mexico, and Los Angeles, California. New Mexican traders moved locally produced merchandise across what are now six states to exchange for mules and horses.
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Driving times from Old Spanish National Historic Trail, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
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Old Spanish National Historic Trail
- Mon
- All Day
- Tue
- All Day
- Wed
- All Day
- Thu
- All Day
- Fri
- All Day
- Sat
- All Day
- Sun
- All Day
Activities
Getting there
Due to the length of Old Spanish 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
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at Old Spanish National Historic Trail?
- Popular activities include Arts and Culture, Auto and ATV, Hiking, Horse Trekking, Scenic Driving, Theater.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Old Spanish National Historic Trail?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (55 min), Pipe Spring National Monument (56 min), Cedar Breaks National Monument (1 h 49 min), Bryce Canyon National Park (2 h 4 min), Zion National Park (2 h 34 min), Navajo National Monument (2 h 56 min).