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Santa Fe National Historic TrailA highway sign marks location of Santa Fe Trail crossing on the open plains
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Santa Fe National Historic Trail
Your Safety
 

For your safety and comfort, do not assume that signs on the Santa Fe National Historic Trail will warn you of all safety hazards. Keep watch over children. Keep pets under physical constraint. Be aware of potentially extreme weather conditions and the sometimes-high danger of fire on the prairie. Many trail sites lack amenities; plan ahead. Use public restrooms and other facilities while in towns or developed areas.

 

A barbed wire fence and windmill are near the Point of Rocks formation on the Santa Fe National Historic Trail in New Mexico  

Did You Know?
After the Mexican-American War ended in 1848, the United States acquired almost half of Mexico's lands, including New Mexico. Trade and military freighting on the historic Santa Fe Trail boomed, with both firms and individuals obtaining and subcontracting lucrative government contracts.

Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:23 EST