National Park Service LogoU.S. Department of the InteriorNational Park ServiceNational Park Service
National Park Service:  U.S. Department of the InteriorNational Park Service Arrowhead
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic TrailIllustration of breaking camp each morning
view map
text size:largestlargernormal
printer friendly
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
Frequently Asked Questions
 

Where is the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trial?  The Anza Trail is a 1200-mile trail from Nogales, Arizona to San Francisco, California.

What is the Anza Trail?  The Anza Trail commemorates the soldiers and families of the 1775-76 Spanish colonial expedition that traveled on foot from New Spain (now México) to settle San Francisco in Alta California.

Who was Juan Bautista de Anza?  Juan Bautista de Anza was a Spanish Captain who established the overland route from New Spain to Alta California in 1774-75, and then recruited and led over 200 settlers and 1000 head of cattle along the same route the following year.

Where is the visitor center?  The Anza Trail does not have an official visitor center, but several trail partners along the route have visitors centers. The trail headquarters are located in Oakland, California.

Where can I get a National Park Service Passport cancellation stamp for the Anza Trail?  There are 12 National Park Service Passport cancellation stamps for the Anza Trail administered by several trail partners in Arizona and California.

Is there a Junior Ranger Program?  Yes! The Anza Trail Junior Ranger Program is available on the web and administered by the South Coast Railroad Museum.

Anza Trail logo
Anza Trail Guide
Use this guide to plan your visit along the Anza Trail
more...
National Park Service Passport Cancellation stamp for the Anza Trail
Passport to Your National Parks Book
Collect cancellation stamps from National Park Service sites in this portable book
more...
Copyright David Rickman and NPS  

Did You Know?
Want to be a part of the Anza National Historic Trail? We are always looking for volunteers to assist our current volunteers. Projects range from trail building, giving tours, conducting historic research, and working with local governments to bring the trail and its benefits to their attention.
more...

Last Updated: July 26, 2006 at 19:37 EST