Overview

The Trail of Tears National Historic Trail commemorates the removal of the Cherokee and the paths that 17 Cherokee detachments followed westward. Today the trail encompasses about 2,200 miles of land and water routes, and traverses portions of nine states.

The Trail of Tears National Historic Trail is still being developed. In some areas visitor facilities, signing, and information are limited

Link to Main Page

http://www.nps.gov/trte/index.htm