The Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail covers over 1200 miles through the homelands of 70+ Tribal communities. It follows the historic route of the 1775-76 Spanish colonizing expedition from Sonora, Mexico to San Francisco, CA. Whether urban or rural, the trail offers adventure, diverse cultural perspectives, and an opportunity to experience history.
What you’ll hear
27 places to explore in this park.
- Antioch/Oakley Regional Shoreline
- Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
- Big Break Regional Shoreline
- Christopher Columbus Park
- Colorado River State Historic Park
- Don Fernando Pacheco Adobe
- Don Salvio Pacheco Adobe
- Gila Bend
- Gila River Indian Community
- Historic Hacienda de la Canoa
- Juan de Anza House, CA
- Las Lagunas de Anza Interpretive Site
- Mission San Agustín del Tucson
- Mission San Xavier del Bac
- Museum of Sonoran History - Museo Costumbrista de Sonora
- Picacho Peak (Cerro de Tacca)
- Presidio San Agustín del Tucson
- Puerto del Azotado
- Roberto-Suñol Adobe
- Saguaro National Park West
- Santa Cruz River Park
- Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area
- Sonoran Desert National Monument
- Tubac Presidio State Historic Park
- Tumacácori - Anza Trail Junction
- Waterbird Regional Preserve
- Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area
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