7 trails cross the Southwest region, including 6 National Historic Trails linking multiple sites, plus a National Scenic Trail. Here’s a quick summary in case you are interested in exploring the trails in the region.

• Butterfield Overland NHT passed through Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico (although the photo below is near a stop across the Arizona border in Tombstone).
• Continental Divide NST crosses through New Mexico from Taos past the Gila Cliff Dwellings.
• Four Old Spanish trails cross through the region.
  • El Camino Real de Los Tejas from Laredo Texas to Louisiana.
  • El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro from El Paso to Santa Fe.
  • The Santa Fe NHT from Santa Fe (Fort Union above) through Oklahoma to St Louis.
  • And the Old Spanish Trail from Santa Fe to LA.
• Trail of Tears NHT passes through Arkansas on the way to Oklahoma.