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Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail

The 330-mile Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail traces the 1780 Kings Mountain campaign through Virginia, Tennessee, and the Carolinas via a marked motor route and 87 miles of walkable trails.

  • Parking
  • Restrooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible
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4001 Chesnee Hwy Gaffney, SC 29341
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Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail

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.

Standard Hours

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

Admission & Tickets

There are no entrance fees for this park.

Directions

The trail travels over 330 miles through four states.

Accessibility & Amenities

  • Accessible Rooms
  • Amphitheater
  • Audio Description
  • Baby Changing Station
  • Benches/Seating
  • Bicycle - Rack
  • Braille
  • Captioned Media
  • First Aid Kit Available
  • Food/Drink - Snacks
  • Gifts/Souvenirs/Books
  • Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits
  • Information
  • Information - Maps Available
  • Information - Ranger/Staff Member Present
  • Information Kiosk/Bulletin Board
  • Parking - Auto
  • Parking - Bus/RV
  • Picnic Shelter/Pavilion
  • Picnic Table
  • Restroom
  • Restroom - Accessible
  • Theater/Auditorium
  • Toilet - Flush
  • Trailhead
  • Trailhead/Hiker Register
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Wheelchairs Available
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Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail Images

A dirt trail winds along in a forest.
Hiking sections of the Overmountain Victory Trail is a favorite pastime.
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NPS
A large group of living historians stand in a river and fire muskets, with a cloud of smoke rising.
Living historians bring the Overmountain Victory Trail to life.
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NPS
A cut log is laying over a crevasse on a trail in the woods.
Great hiking adventure awaits on sections of the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail.
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NPS
5 people are hiking along a trail surrounded by mountains and wildflowers and trees.
Hikers enjoy exploring sections of the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail.
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NPS
A walking bridge with trees in the background.
Hikers can enjoy walking over many bridges along the trail.
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NPS