About Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
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.
Quick Facts
Operating Hours
Hours listed are for the Richmond, California administrative office of the Anza Trail (admin office not currently open to public). The 1,200-mile Anza Trail connects historic, cultural, and recreation sites from Nogales, AZ, to the San Francisco Bay Area that reveal the legacy of our Spanish colonial heritage. To learn more, visit http://www.nps.gov/juba. Each site along the Anza Trail is managed independently. Contact individual sites for hours, directions, and other details.
Activities
Getting There
Details listed are for the Richmond, California administrative office of the Anza Trail (administrative office is not currently open to the public). The 1,210-mile Anza Trail connects historic, cultural, and recreation sites from Nogales, AZ, to the San Francisco Bay Area that reveal the legacy of our Spanish colonial heritage. Each site along the Anza Trail is managed independently. Contact individual sites for hours, directions, and other details.
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Topics & Themes
Things To Do
Hike the Anza Trail through Moreno Valley
Enjoy an easy 8-mile out-and-back urban trail through Moreno Valley. This multi-use paved path starts at a city park and…
Hike, cycle, or ride through Fort Ord National Monument
Hike or ride a strenuous 4.5-mile segment that crosses the majestic grasslands of Fort Ord National Monument. The Monument segment…
This segment is available for hiking, jogging, cycling, horse riding, wildlife viewing, and occasional livestock operation viewing.
Hike the Arrowhead Loop Trail
Explore part of the Anza Recreational Retracement Trail by hiking this challenging 4-mile one-way loop through Coyote Valley Open Space…
Hike the Delta de Anza/Mokelumne Loop
Enjoy a moderate 5.62-mile loop by taking the Mokelumne Coast-to-Crest Trail to the Delta de Anza Trail. This paved loop…
The Delta de Anza trail is recommended for equestrians, walkers, bicyclers, hikers, joggers, and runners.
Hike the Santa Cruz River
The Santa Cruz River forms a ribbon of life in the Pimería Alta. Whether walking to its edge or along…
Most of the dirt trail is level and shady. Pets are allowed, as are horses, but bicycles and motorized vehicles are…
Hike the Anza Trail from Tumacácori to Tubac, AZ
Hike through shady cottonwood galleries and mesquite bosques along this six-mile stretch of the Anza Trail between Tumacácori National Historic…
The six-mile trail connecting the two parks follows the Santa Cruz River through a lush cottonwood-willow riparian forest and mesquite…
Visitor Centers
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Visitor Center
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Big Break Visitor Center at the Delta
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Santa Monica Mountains Anthony C. Beilenson Interagency Visitor Center
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Hours: Closed for federal holidays
William Penn Mott, Jr. Presidio Visitor Center
The visitor center is the go-to place to find out what is happening and what there is to do in the Presidio. Discover the Presidio…
Hours: The visitor center is open daily. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years days.
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