Sevier in Sevier County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Hit the Trail!
Photographed by Tom Bosse, July 27, 2024
1. Hit the Trail! Marker
The trail network collectively known as the Old Spanish Trail originates from a combination of indigenous footpaths and early trade and exploration routes. Traveling through this rugged environment was risky but worth the rich rewards one could obtain from trading valuable goods.
Bikers can follow the historic route through Long Valley along the Old Spanish Trail and back through Marysvale Canyon. ATVs can travel on the unpaved portions of the trail.
[Caption]: For 20 years, Mexican and American traders traveled different routes linking Sante Fe, New Mexico, to Los Angeles, California, which were a part of Northern Mexico during this time. The first Old Spanish mule caravan in 1829 took the southern Armijo Route, but later parties chose the Northern Route for its easier passages and more abundant grass and water resources. Travelers from Taos, New Mexico, used the North Branch.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Old Spanish National Trail series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1829.
Location. 38° 35.339′ N, 112° 15.476′ W. Marker is in Sevier, Utah, in Sevier County. It is at the intersection of U.S. 89 and Old Highway 89 / Sevier Highway, on the right when traveling
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Regionally, this marker is in the Central Utah Valleys. It is also in the American Mountain West and in Colorado Plateau. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Explore the Old Spanish Trail (here, next to this marker); Basic History (within shouting distance of this marker); The Legend of the Indian Blanket (approx. 2.8 miles away); Town of Joseph and Pioneer Log Cabin (approx. 3.4 miles away); Pioneering Utah (approx. 3.7 miles away); Fort Alma (later Monroe) 1864-1867 (approx. 7.9 miles away); Camp Alma Relic Hall (approx. 8 miles away); Elsinore (approx. 9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sevier.
Also see . . . Old Spanish Trail (trade route). (Submitted on November 10, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.)
Photographed by Tom Bosse, July 27, 2024
2. Hit the Trail! Marker
Marker is on the right.
Photographed by Tom Bosse, July 27, 2024
3. Hit the Trail! Marker
Marker is on the right.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 118 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 10, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
