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 the campaign by utilizing a Commemorative Motor Route which uses existing state highways marked with the distinctive trail logo, or 87 miles of walkable pathways.
The trail travels over 330 miles through four states.
- Auto and ATV
- Scenic Driving
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Road Biking
- Guided Tours
- Self-Guided Tours - Auto
- Hiking
- Front-Country Hiking
- Horse Trekking
- Horseback Riding
- Junior Ranger Program
- Wildlife Watching
- Birdwatching
- Park Film
- Museum Exhibits
- Shopping
- Bookstore and Park Store
- Gift Shop and Souvenirs
- American Revolution
- Military
- Battlefields
- Transportation
- Roads, Routes and Highways
- Wars and Conflicts
- American Revolutionary War
- Trails
AlexandersFordAtTheGreenRiver
A trail marker is on a fence with the Green River in the background.
Alexander's Ford Trail
Reenactors march along the historic trail at Alexander's Ford in North Carolina.
Sign at Elkin Trail
A sign on the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail at Elkin reminds visitors not to stray off the trail.
Compliant Trail Sign
A sign on the trail indicates that this section is compliant with the American with Disabilitie Act.
Trail at Abingdon
A marker stands beside the winding trail in Abingdon, Virginia.