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Goodnight-Loving Trail (1)

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In order to avoid the high toll charged for each animal on the Raton Pass branch of the Goodnight-Loving Trail, Charles Goodnight blazed this route through Trinchera Pass in 1868. Because it was shorter, had easier grades and was toll-free, later cattle drives followed Goodnight's example.



Last updated: 10/12/2009 15:10:00