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Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail · AL,AR,GA,IL,KY,MO,NC,OK,TN
Remember and commemorate the survival of the Cherokee people, forcefully removed from their homelands in Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee to live in Indian Territory, now Oklahoma. They traveled by foot, horse, wagon, or steamboat in 1838-1839.
Official NPS page →Entrance Fees
This park is fee-free.
Things to Do
Become a Trail of Tears Junior Ranger
Learn about the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail and earn your junior ranger badge! This activity can be completed virtually or after visiting a site along the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail. Booklets can be submitted either electronically or by mail. Take a look and start exploring the trail today!
Hike on the Trail of Tears
The trail commemorates the forced removal of Cherokee from their homelands; the paths that 17 Cherokee detachments followed westward; and the revival of the Cherokee Nation. We encourage you to retrace the trail on foot—to sacred sites that tell the story of suffering and intolerance, but just as important, one of survival. There are a variety of hiking opportunities across the full length of the trail, but we've selected a few places for you to experience.
Source: National Park Service.