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  • Commanche National Grasslands

    Comanche National Grassland (US Forest Service)

    The offices listed below are part of the management of the grassland. Refer to the list below for stops related to the Santa Fe Trail.

    Location: This vast grassland covers more than 440,000 discontinuous acres in southeastern Colorado. It is composed of a large Carrizo Unit near Springfield, along with a smaller Timpas Unit southwest of La Junta. The grassland's headquarters are located at 27204 Highway 287 in Springfield and at Pike and at San Isabel National Forest located in Pueblo.

    Phone: (719) 523-6591 (Springfield)

    Access: unrestricted

    Historical Significance: Several Santa Fe Trail routes coursed through these grasslands, including the Mountain Route, the Granada-Ft. Union Wagon Road, and the Aubry Cutoff.

    Exhibits: Several interpretive waysides, which collectively illustrate various aspects of the Santa Fe Trail's history, have been installed on the grassland.

    To learn more: www.fs.usda.gov/psicc