How many different routes did the Cherokee use to get to ther new home?

The Cherokee used multiple routes during their forced relocation known as the Trail of Tears in the 1830s. Estimates suggest that there were several pathways taken, with two primary routes being prominent: one through the southern Appalachians and another along the northern route through Kentucky. The specific number of routes can vary, as different groups of Cherokee traveled at different times and under varying conditions, leading to a diverse array of paths taken to their new home in Oklahoma.