The following links provide additional information about the Cherokee Trail, related historic trails, and the organizations working to preserve and promote American trail heritage.
- Oregon-California Trails Association
OCTA is dedicated to the preservation and history of the overland emigrant trails of the American West. Jack and Pat Fletcher have both served as national board officers of this organization.
- Colorado-Cherokee Trails Chapter of OCTA
The regional chapter of OCTA focusing on the trails of Colorado, including significant segments of the Cherokee Trail.
- Virginia Dale Community Site
The Virginia Dale community in northern Colorado, a site along the Cherokee Trail and former Overland Stage station.
- National Trails System — National Park Service
The NPS National Trails System page, which oversees the designation and management of National Historic Trails including the California National Historic Trail, of which the Cherokee Trail is the longest branch.