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Santa Fe National Historic TrailAn upright stone marker on the Santa Fe Trail in southeastern Colorado
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Santa Fe National Historic Trail
Park Planning

A range of management and implementation plans are used to administer the Santa Fe National Historic Trail. These documents provide overall guidance for National Park Service administrators and their partners in the trail protection, development, and interpretation.

Management and Implementation Plans

Strategic Plan November 2003

How to Certify Your National Historic Trail Property

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?
Missourian William Becknell was successfull in reaching Santa Fe for trade after the Mexican Revolution of 1821. Prior to that time, Spain had vigorously protected the borders of its New Mexico colony. Becknell is considered the "father" of the historic Santa Fe Trail.

Last Updated: June 20, 2007 at 13:11 EST