Atascadero Mutual Water Company
Serving the colony since 1913
Footsteps of Anza: History + Stories Along the Trail
Thu, Mar 05
|Anza Horse Arena
Step onto the trail and explore the living history of the Anza Expedition.
Time & Location
Mar 05, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Anza Horse Arena, 1200 North Ferrocarril Road, Atascadero, CA 93422, USA
About the Event
Join Conservation Manager Jaime Hendrickson and Bobbie Soto, a 8th-generation descendant of the Anza Expedition and author of An Old California Family: The Sotos of Cambria, for a guided walk along the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail.
In a casual walk-and-talk setting, participants will learn about the Anza Expedition and hear stories of an early California family. All ages are welcome.
Description: A 1-mile loop hike on dirt roads and uneven sandy trails
At the conclusion of the event, participants will have the opportunity to stamp their National Parks Passport books with the official Anza stamp.
*Remember to appropriate shoes, bring a hat, sunscreen, and water. There is no water or restroom facilities at the site.