On the Road to Victory and Independence!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. 
Abingdon Muster Grounds
Learn more about how to explore the Wolf Creek Trail at the Muster Grounds in Abingdon, Virginia 
Alexander's Ford
Learn more about how to explore the trail to Alexander's Ford in Bradley Nature Preserve near Mill Spring, North Carolina. 
Biggerstaff's Old Fields
Learn more about how to explore Biggerstaff's Old Fields in Bostic, North Carolina. 
Black Bear Creek
Learn more about how to explore the Black Bear Creek Trail in Nebo, North Carolina. 
Brittain Presbyterian Church
Learn more about how to visit Brittain Presbyterian Church in Rutherfordton, North Carolina 
Cane Creek & South Mountain Game Lands
Learn more about visiting Cane Creek and South Mountain Game Lands in Bostic, North Carolina 
Catawba River Greenway
Learn more about how to explore the Catawba River Greenway in Morganton, North Carolina. 
Choate's Ford Trail
Learn more about how to explore the Choate's Ford Trail in Bluff City, Tennessee. 
James Williams Gravesite
Learn more about how to visit the grave of Colonel James Williams in Gaffney, South Carolina. 
Green River Road
Learn more about how to explore the Green River Road at Cowpens National Battlefield in Gaffney, South Carolina. 
Elkin Muster Grounds
Learn more about how to explore the Elkin Muster Grounds at Elkin Municipal Park in Elkin, North Carolina. 
Fort Crider
Learn more about how to visit the site of Fort Crider in Lenoir, North Carolina 
Fort Defiance
Learn more about how to visit the site of Fort Defiance and the historic home. 
Kings Mountain National Military Park
Learn more about how to explore Kings Mountain National Military Park in Blacksburg, South Carolina. 
OVT in Lake James State Park
Learn more about how to explore the Overmountain Victory Trail in Lake James State Park in Nebo, North Carolina. 
Lake Whelchel Trail
Learn more about how to explore the Lake Whelchel Trail in Gaffney, South Carolina. 
Linear Park Trail
Learn more about how to explore the Linear Park Trail/Linear Path in Elizabethton, Tennessee 
Gillespie Gap
Learn more about how to explore Gilespie Gap on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Spruce Pine, North Carolina 
Overmountain Vineyards Trail
Learn more about how to explore the trail at Overmountain Vineyards in Tryon, North Carolina 
Purple Martin Greenway
Learn more about how to explore the Purple Martin Greenway in Rutherfordton, North Carolina. 
Quaker Meadows
Learn more about how to visit Quaker Meadows in Morganton, North Carolina. 
Roan Mountain Community Trail
Learn more about how to explore the Roan Mountain Community Park trail in Roan Mountain, Tennessee 
Rose Creek Trail at Hefner Gap
Learn more about how to explore the Rose Creek Trail at Hefner Gap on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Altapass, North Carolina 
Shelving Rock
Learn more about how to visit the Shelving Rock in Roan Mountain, Tennessee 
Patriots Path
Learn more about how to explore the Patriots Path at Sycamore Shoals State Historic Site in Elizabethton, Tennessee 
Trail 308 and Road 1238
Learn more about how to explore Trail 308 and Road 1238/Old NC Highway 105 in Pisgah National Forest. 
OVT Network at W. Kerr Scott Reservoir
Learn how to explore the OVT Network at W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. 
Yadkin River Greenway
Learn how to explore the Yadkin River Greenway in Wilkes County and Caldwell County, North Carolina. 
Yellow Mountain Gap
Learn how to explore the Yellow Mountain Gap Trail in Pisgah National Forest in Newland, North Carolina, and Hampton Creek Cove Trail in TN. |
Last updated: August 19, 2023