Directions

A map depicting the trail route from Nacogdoches to southwestern Texas and Mexico City.
Where is this National Historic Trail?

Take a look at interactive, historic, brochure maps, and more to learn more or plan a trip to the trail!

 

El Camino Real de los Tejas Map Description

This map of the southern portions of the states of Texas and Louisiana, depicts a multi-coursed trail that traverses from western Louisiana, to southwestern Texas and depicts the trail stopping at the border with Mexico.
 

Long Map Description

This map of the southern portions of the states of Texas and Louisiana, depicts a multi-coursed trail that traverses from western Louisiana, to southwestern Texas and the border with Mexico. The states are colored a sandy brown color, the water is a light blue, and Mexico is a tan-hued grey. The borders are marked in a thin black line. The Trail is depicted by a thicker red line. Major cities are written in black text with a black dot indicating their location on the map. The states are marked in darker brown text, captital letters, "Texas," and "Louisiana." 

 

El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail is not a clearly marked hiking trail. Instead it is a route that passes through communities, urban areas, public lands, and Wilderness. The route travels across a variety of land ownerships and management, including private land. Because of the nature of the trail, it is not possible to travel directly on the full national historic trail route.

Trail sites offer opportunities to experience the trail and travel or recreate on portions of it. Each location varies as to the hours of operations and access. Please contact individual trail sites before your visit for more information.

Plane
You can reach the national historic trail by flying into a number of airports, including Laredo and San Antonio, Texas, and Alexandria, Louisiana. Because of the nature of the trail and the site locations, traveling by car is the best way to visit the trail.

Car
You can reach some trail sites by auto on all-weather roads. Though some sites can be viewed from the road, many sites are on private land, and can't be physically accessed. Please respect the private landowners and do not trespass.

Bike
The historic route passes through private land, so it is not possible to bike the full trail. Other portions of the trail that are on public land might restrict biking access. Alternative biking routes and detours have been created by users and are available online. The National Park Service doesn't current promote one specific bike packing route.

Recreation
The public sites along the trail offer a variety of recreation opportunities, from hiking, biking, horseback riding to many others. Please check with the individual site for availability.

 
A composite image of multiple brown signs in various locations, "El Camino Real de los Tejas."
National Historic Trail Signs

Follow the signs exhibiting the distinctive El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail logo.

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Last updated: June 17, 2024

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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

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