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Santa Fe Trail Scenic and Historic Byway
The 188-mile route was used during the 1820s and 1870s primarily for trade by pioneers and settlers heading west from Missouri.
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The 188-mile route was used during the 1820s and 1870s primarily for trade by pioneers and settlers heading west from Missouri. Wild Bill Hickok, Jedediah Smith, and Kit Carson are just a few iconic legends who wandered down this path exploring new lands and praying for better opportunities. You can learn more about the regions history at the Bents Old Fort National Historic Site, a trading post from the mid-1830s that was critical to the success of local fur trappers and hunters. Other must-see attractions include the Trinidad History Museum, the Baca House, and the John Martin Reservoir State Park.