Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail
Stretching 330-miles through four states (Virginia, Tennessee, North and South Carolina) the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail traces the route used by Patriot militia during the pivotal Kings Mountain campaign of 1780.
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About Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail
Stretching 330-miles through four states (Virginia, Tennessee, North and South Carolina) the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail traces the route used by Patriot militia during the pivotal Kings Mountain campaign of 1780. Follow their campaign by utilizing a Commemorative Motor Route along existing state highways marked with the distinctive trail logo, or 80+ miles of walkable trail.
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Driving times from Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
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Temperatures for the area range from very hot and humid in the summer to cool and moderate in the winter.
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail?
- Popular activities include Auto and ATV, Biking, Birdwatching, Bookstore and Park Store, Front-Country Hiking, Gift Shop and Souvenirs.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Kings Mountain National Military Park (1 min), Cowpens National Battlefield (47 min), Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site (1 h 25 min), Blue Ridge Parkway (1 h 44 min), Ninety Six National Historic Site (1 h 53 min), Guilford Courthouse National Military Park (2 h 13 min).