The Mission Trail

The Mission Trail is a historic route in San Diego, California, that highlights the area's early Spanish-era missions and their cultural significance. It spans approximately 60 miles, connecting several missions, starting from the Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcalá, the first in California, and passing through Mission San Juan Capistrano, Mission San Luis Rey, and others. The trail offers a glimpse into early California history, architecture, and the efforts to spread Christianity by Spanish missionaries in the 18th and 19th centuries. Today, it serves as a scenic and educational way to explore the region's rich heritage.