Fort Dodge, Kansas · Ford County
You can almost hear the whoops and cries of "All's set!" as trail hands hitched their oxen to freight wagons carrying cargo between western Missouri and Santa Fe, New Mexico. Follow the Santa Fe National Historic Trail through five states and you'll find adventure and evidence of past travelers who made this remarkable…
You can almost hear the whoops and cries of "All's set!" as trail hands hitched their oxen to freight wagons carrying cargo between western Missouri and Santa Fe, New Mexico. Follow the Santa Fe National Historic Trail through five states and you'll find adventure and evidence of past travelers who made this remarkable trip before you!
You can visit many sites of the Santa Fe National Historic Trail over the 900-mile historic route that crosses five states.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Heading to Santa Fe National Historic Trail? A few things to know before you go:
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