Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
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Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail at a glance
- Best time
- March–May, October–November
- Trip length
- Multi-day (visit in segments)
- Don't miss
- Hike the Anza Trail through Moreno Valley
- Nearby city
- Richmond, CA
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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.
Weather Information
The 1,200-mile Anza Trail connects historic, cultural, and recreation sites from Nogales, AZ, to the San Francisco Bay Area. To learn more, visit Each site along the Anza Trail is managed independently. Contact individual sites for hours, directions, and other details.
Operating Hours
Administrative Staff 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.
- Monday9:30AM - 5:00PM
- Tuesday9:30AM - 5:00PM
- Wednesday9:30AM - 5:00PM
- Thursday9:30AM - 5:00PM
- Friday9:30AM - 5:00PM
- SaturdayClosed
- SundayClosed
Common questions
Planning Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics.
Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail. See Overview on this page for fees, timed entry, and campground details before you travel.
