Contact Info
- Phone:
- 505-988-6888
Basics
- Type:
- National Park
Basic Directions
You can reach most trail sites by auto or bicycle, or on foot. Some sites are along unpaved roads or along river corridors.
Description
Rounded up and forcibly removed to Oklahoma from their homes in the southeast, the Cherokee nevertheless survived with language and culture intact.
Hours + Fees
Hours:
Hours vary from site to site. Contact individual site owners/managers for more information.
For trail brochures and a complete list of certified sites, contact the National Park Service National Trails System-Santa Fe. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed on holidays and weekends.
The Trail of Tears National Historic Trail is still being developed. In some areas visitor facilities, signing, and information are limited.


