Which rivers and mountains ranges did settlers cross when following the Santa Fe Trail Old Spanish to California?

The Santa Fe Trail and the Old Spanish Trail are two distinct historical trails in the United States. The Santa Fe Trail connected Franklin, Missouri, with Santa Fe, New Mexico, while the Old Spanish Trail connected Santa Fe with Los Angeles, California.

Santa Fe Trail

* Major rivers crossed:

* Missouri River

* Kansas River

* Cimarron River

* Pecos River

* Major mountain ranges crossed:

* Ozark Mountains

* Rocky Mountains

Old Spanish Trail

* Major rivers crossed:

* Rio Grande

* Gila River

* Colorado River

* Major mountain ranges crossed:

* Jemez Mountains

* Sandia Mountains

* Sacramento Mountains

* Mogollon Rim

* San Bernardino Mountains