Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail MO,AR,OK,TX,NM,AZ,CA
Lat, Long: 32.2768237589, -106.796583304
Designation: National Historic Trail
In 1857, businessman and transportation entrepreneur John Butterfield was awarded a contract to establish an overland mail route between the eastern United States and growing populations in the Far West. What became known as the Butterfield Overland Trail made an arcing sweep across the southern rim of the country. Stagecoaches left twice a week carrying passengers, freight, and mail.
Weather:
Due to the length of the trail, be sure to consult local weather sources for the region you'll be visiting. Check out the forecast with the National Weather Service and search for the area you'd like to visit: weather.gov
Directions:
Those portions of the Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail authorized by Congress include nearly 3,300 miles of historic trail.
For more details ›Address/Contact:
National Trails Office Regions 6, 7 & 8
Santa Fe, US, 87505
Phone: N/A
Email: ntir_information@nps.gov
Entrance Fees:
Entry is free
