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15 Iconic Trails That Carried America Into the Wild West

Darren June 24, 2025 6 min
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2. Santa Fe Trail

2. Santa Fe Trail
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The Santa Fe Trail stretched nearly 900 miles from Missouri to Santa Fe, New Mexico, blazing a path for commerce in 1821. Merchants, trappers, and soldiers traversed its rugged landscape, turning it into a vital trade artery between the United States and Mexico. This trail fostered a unique blend of cultures and commerce, shaping the Southwest’s identity.

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