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Juan Bautista De Anza National Historic TrailTheme(s): Hispanic American | Westward Expansion | |
Description:
The national trail commemorates the route followed by Anza in 1775-76 when he led a contingent of 30 soldiers and their families to found a presidio and mission on the San Francisco Bay. Along the trail route, the visitor can experience the varied landscapes similar to those the expedition saw; learn the stories of the expedition, its members, and descendants; better understand the American Indian role in the expedition and the diversity of their cultures; and appreciate the extent of the effects of Spanish colonial settlement of Arizona and California. The trail was designated by the U.S. Congress in 1990 and named a National Millennium Trail in 1999. Now officially recognized only in the United States, the route began as far south as Culiacán, Mexico, where Anza began his recruitment. The national trail starts in Nogales, Arizona, and travels to San Francisco, California, and east around the San Francisco Bay.
The Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail is administered by the National Park Service in partnership with other federal, state, and local agencies, non-profit organizations, and private landowners. Non-federally owned trail sites, segments, and interpretive facilities are added to the national historic trail through certification agreements between the owner or mangers and the National Park Service.
Designations:
National Historic Trail (August 15, 1990)
National Millenium Trail (June 26, 1999)
Accessibility:
Most buildings at federal and state sites generally meet American with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility standards. Some trail segments in urban areas such as Tucson, Arizona, or Los Angeles, California, may be accessible to all. However, many of the more rural trail segments are located along rivers in sandy soils and may not be appropriate for wheelchair use. Because of the varied character of the many sites and trail segments, it is best to inquire locally about accessibility when you contact specific sites about your visit.
Getting Around:
Trail sites and segments are most easily accessible by car, bicycle, or on foot. Commercial busses could be used to follow most of the auto tour route and would provide stops near many of the trail sites in urban areas. The trail route may be followed rather closely on Amtrak’s Coast Starlight and Sunset Limited lines from Los Angeles, California to Oakland, California.
Activites:
Auto_Touring | Biking | Camping | Educational Programs | Hiking | Horseback Riding | Wilderness Area | Bird Watching | Nature Walks | And more.
Directions to Juan Bautista De Anza National Historic Trail
Car:
At this time, the auto tour route is not marked. You can follow the auto tour route by using the highway numbers on the auto tour route map, or you can contact the administering office for information.
General guidebooks for national trails:
Miller, Arthur P. and Marjorie. Trails Across America. Fulcrum Publishing, Golden, Colorado. 1996.
Cordes, Kathleen Ann. America's National Historic Trails. University of Oklahoma Press, Norman. 1999
Attractions:
Tubac Presidio State Historic Park
Phone:520-398-2252
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
Peralta Adobe
Phone:408-993-8182
Nearby Parks:
Tumacácori National Historical Park
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
John Muir National Historic Site
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