Anza Trail Reenactment

There are many stories to be told on the former Fort Ord - some are found under logs or in wetlands.  Some stories are found in diaries and notes from long-ago travelers.  Visitors are able to re-trace the steps of Juan Bautista de Anza's Expedition - - an overland expedition from Sonora, Mexico to Alta California in 1775-1776.  Anza's route was pieced together by comparing geographic features to details described in his diary as he led about 240 people from Mexico through Arizona and into California.  His expedition resulted in the establishment of the Presidio of San Francisco de Asis.

Anza Trail on former Fort Ord

BLM manages portions of the trail in cooperation with the National Park Service that administers the entire trail system in partnership with many private, local, state and federal agencies.  Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail is one of many National Historic Trails on BLM lands and is a component of the BLM's National Landscape Conservation System.

Anza Descendant

During National Trails Day on June 3, 1999, BLM joined partners in the dedication of a segment of the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail.  Sign markers for the trail on the Fort Ord National Monument were assembled by four ancestors of explorers involved in the 1775-76 expedition that was integral in establishing an overland route from Sonora, Mexico to San Francisco.  Anza and his group of colonists founded a Presidio and Mission for New Spain at San Francisco Bay.  Enjoy the scenic vistas and always Tread Lightly.

Explore the Anza National Historic Trail on Web de Anza