Trails such as the Appalachian Trail and the Oregon Trail primarily directed settlers and travelers westward. In contrast, trails like the Natchez Trace and parts of the Old Spanish Trail led southward or eastward, facilitating travel between different regions rather than westward expansion. Additionally, the Santa Fe Trail connected Missouri to Santa Fe, New Mexico, but was primarily for trade rather than westward migration.
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