25.3 mi awayReelfoot Wildlife Management Area
State Conservation Area · TN
National Historic Trail
Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail
AL,AR,GA,IL,KY,MO,NC,OK,TN
Overview
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.
Location
Getting there
You can visit many of the sites along the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail over the 2,200+ mile route that crosses 9 states.
Weather notes
Due to the length of the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail, be sure to consult local weather sources for the region you'll be visiting. Check out the forecast with the National Weather Service and search for the area you'd like to visit: www.weather.gov
Amenities
Activities
- Arts and Culture
- Craft Demonstrations
- Auto and ATV
- Scenic Driving
