Take a short hike among the greatest concentration of El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail swales in the nation. These parallel ruts are up to 18 feet deep and 12 feet wide, and were created by thousands of people, animals, carts, and wagons traveling the Trail between Mexico City and what is today Louisiana. This site is privately owned and managed by El Camino Real de los Tejas NHT Association.
Mission Tejas State Park is home to eight and a half miles of trails through tall pines, past historic structures, and following a remnant of the 2,500 mile route that served as the political, economic, and cultural link between the Spanish capital in Mexico City and the province of Tejas for more than 150 years. Mission Tejas State Park is a fee site, owned and operated by Texas State Parks.
Duration:
2 minutes, 1 second
Last updated: November 13, 2023
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Contact Info
Mailing Address:
National Trails Office Regions 6, 7, & 8
El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail
1100 Old Santa Fe Trail
Santa Fe,
NM
87505