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The Santa Fe Trail by Bicycle
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Jun 16, 2006, 13:56
Day One
SANTA FE TO LAS VEGAS, NEW MEXICO 72 miles
Highlights:
* Santa Fe Plaza
* Civil War Site -- Battle of Glorieta Pass
* Pecos National Monument
* Old Town Plaza, Las Vegas
Today’s course, moderate and gently hilly, will dip south and northeastward. Before you leave Santa Fe, be sure to spend some time exploring the Santa Fe Plaza. For the first Santa Fe Trail adventurers, this was the destination. After the trail was established, wagon train traffic constantly flowed east- and westward. For those who start the trek in Santa Fe, this is the beginning.If you’re able to arrive in Santa Fe a day or two early, make sure to include a visit to the Palace of the Governors. Dating back to 1610, it is as old as the city itself. Seat of the Spanish government that reigned for many decades, occupied by Indians for 13 years, the Palace of the Governors today is a repository of New Mexico history and art. Also visit the Fine Arts Museum, noteworthy for its auditorium and art collection. Last but not least, make special notice of the stone plaque near the southeast corner of the plaza marking the end of the Santa Fe Trail.
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