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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Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail
- LocationGaffney, SC
- Entrance No fee listed
- HoursDaily, Sunrise to Sunset
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Weather now83°F Sunny
- Alerts No active alerts
Overview
Topics
- American Revolution
- American Revolutionary War
- Battlefields
- Military
- Roads, Routes and Highways
- Trails
- Transportation
- Wars and Conflicts
Things to Do
2 experiences from the National Park Service, plus every activity offered in the park. Check details on NPS.gov before you go.
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Become a Southern Campaign of the American Revolution Junior Ranger
Fee applies
The Southern Campaign of the American Revolution Junior Ranger Program features five units of the National Park Service! Complete the activities and earn a Junior Ranger badge!
Learn more about Become a Southern Campaign of the American Revolution Junior Ranger on NPS.gov (opens in a new tab) -
OVVI Junior Ranger
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail Junior Ranger booklet and directions.
Learn more about OVVI Junior Ranger on NPS.gov (opens in a new tab)
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Activities in the park
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Facilities & Services
Find visitor centers and other services available in the park. Check current hours and availability before you go.
Visitor Centers
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Cowpens National Battlefield Visitor Center
Visitor Center
Museum contains a reproduction 3-pounder cannon, other weapons and artifacts of the Revolutionary War period, and exhibits. "Cowpens: A Battle Remembered" is an…
4001 Chesnee Hwy, Gaffney, SC (864) 461-2828 Directions
Details
Museum contains a reproduction 3-pounder cannon, other weapons and artifacts of the Revolutionary War period, and exhibits. "Cowpens: A Battle Remembered" is an 18-minute video shown hourly in the museum. American Battlefield Trust film on the American Revolution shown in the map room (18 minutes) Sales Outlet operated by America's National Parks offers books, postcards, and theme-related souvenirs. -
Keller Interpretive Center, Abingdon Muster Ground
Visitor Center
The Keller Interpretive Center at the Abingdon Muster Ground features displays and exhibits about southwest Virginia during the American Revolution, including the 400…
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The Keller Interpretive Center at the Abingdon Muster Ground features displays and exhibits about southwest Virginia during the American Revolution, including the 400 Virginia patriots who left this spot on September 24, 1780 to join with fellow patriots at Sycamore Shoals and begin their march to the Battle of Kings Mountain. Seasonally available information, gift store, and all-year hiking trail on the Wolf Creek Trail. -
Kings Mountain National Military Park Visitor Center
Visitor Center
The visitor center has a movie (25 minutes), a bookstore operated by America's National Parks, and a museum. The museum has artifacts from the battle and audio exhibits…
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The visitor center has a movie (25 minutes), a bookstore operated by America's National Parks, and a museum. The museum has artifacts from the battle and audio exhibits inside walk-in trees that resemble the 1780 battlefield. -
Museum of North Carolina Minerals, Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center
Visitor Center
Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center and Museum of North Carolina Minerals, located along the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail at Gillespie Gap. Featuring…
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Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center and Museum of North Carolina Minerals, located along the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail at Gillespie Gap. Featuring displays about the history and geology of western North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Mountains, and hiking trail along the Overmountain Victory NHT. On September 29, 1780, the Overmountain Men descended the east face of the Blue Ridge Mountains through Gillespie and Hefner Gaps using separate trails before reuniting at the Catawba River. -
Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park Visitor Center
Visitor Center
Visitor Center for Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park, part of the Tennessee State Parks system. Featuring a museum and lecture hall, gift store, recreation of a 1776…
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Visitor Center for Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park, part of the Tennessee State Parks system. Featuring a museum and lecture hall, gift store, recreation of a 1776 log fort, and hiking trail along the Watauga River. -
W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir Visitor Center
Visitor Center
Visitor Center for W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir, featuring information about the Army Corps of Engineers, the wildlife of the Yadkin River Valley, and the Overmountain…
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Visitor Center for W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir, featuring information about the Army Corps of Engineers, the wildlife of the Yadkin River Valley, and the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail. On September 28, 1780, hundreds of Patriot militia traveled down the Yadkin River on their way to the Battle of Kings Mountain. Their original route is now underneath the reservoir, and hiking and biking trails along the shoreline closely follow their route.
Plan Your Visit
Hours
Daily, Sunrise to Sunset · Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail
Hours details
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Overmountain Victory National Historic TrailDaily, Sunrise to Sunset
The Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail can be visited in any season. It includes sections of walkable pathway, a Commemorative Motor Route, affiliated historic sites and museums, and wayside exhibits. Along the way it passes through four NPS areas, two National Forests, an Army Corps of Engineers Dam &Reservoir, plus several state and county parks.
Monday Sunrise to Sunset Tuesday Sunrise to Sunset Wednesday Sunrise to Sunset Thursday Sunrise to Sunset Friday Sunrise to Sunset Saturday Sunrise to Sunset Sunday Sunrise to Sunset
Entrance fees
No entrance fees listed.
Contact the park
Weather & conditions
83°F
Sunny · feels like 81°
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Today
83° 59°
Sunny3% rain
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Tomorrow
86° 62°
Sunny4% rain
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Thursday
86° 63°
Sunny5% rain
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What to expect by season
Temperatures for the area range from very hot and humid in the summer to cool and moderate in the winter.
Photos
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Great hiking adventure awaits on sections of the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail. — NPS -
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Getting There
Gaffney, SC 29341
The trail travels over 330 miles through four states.
Mailing address: 338 New Pleasant Road, Gaffney, SC 29341
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