EXTRAORDINARY LANDSCAPES. ENDURING STORIES.

Fort Union National Monument

Adobe walls on the Santa Fe Trail
New Mexico
Scenic header: Independence Monument as seen from Rim Rock Drive is an icon of the larger national monument. · NPS Photo · Photo credits
TAKE TIME TO DISCOVER

Adobe walls on the Santa Fe Trail

The remains of a major frontier supply post stand beneath broad New Mexico skies. Walking routes reveal the scale of the depot and its connections to trade and military power.

BUILD A MEMORABLE VISIT

What to explore

  • 01Fort ruins trail
  • 02Santa Fe Trail traces
  • 03Visitor-center interpretation

Before you go

Allow time for an exposed outdoor walk. Stay on designated routes and check weather before traveling the approach road.

Give the place time

Choose a manageable walk, viewpoint or tour, and allow time for interpretation. Gateway areas help orient the visit; they are not exact entrance directions.

Make the details easy

Confirm the specific facilities, walking surfaces and vehicle access your group needs. Tours, transport and special access may require separate arrangements.

Check the official source for current access, hours, fees, reservations, permits and alerts. Photos may show earlier conditions. Suggested highlights are visit ideas, not a guarantee that every area is currently open.