Fort Union National Monument, NM • Walk/tour

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HAZ reminds you to respect the ruins. Please read the Archaeological Resources Protection Act of 1979 & Ruins Etiquette

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Trailhead Elevation		6,783 feet
Interest Ruins & Historic

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NPS Fort Union NM

Preferred Sep, May, Jun, Aug

Sun 6:11am - 5:18pm

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Overview
The site preserves the second of three forts constructed on the site beginning in 1851, as well as the ruins of the third. Also visible is a network of ruts from the Mountain and Cimarron Branches of the old Santa Fe Trail.

There is a visitor center with exhibits about the fort and a film about the Santa Fe Trail.

Open
The monument grounds and Visitor Center are open: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Labor Day - Memorial Day 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Memorial Day - Labor Day CLOSED - Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day

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