The National Park Service
OVERMOUNTAIN VICTORY NATIONAL HISTORIC TRAIL
Hiking Trails Near OVNHT
In South Carolina
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Except as noted, these trails are suitable for the average walker from teens to 70's. Unless noted, trails are open to joggers and walkers. Where noted, handicapped access is provided.

Cowpens National Battlefield

A hard-packed dirt and sand, suitable for wheel chairs, self-guided trail follows the historic road traversed by the Patriot army on its way to Kings Mountain and the central axis of the January, 1781, battle in which Daniel Morgan defeated Banastre Tarleton.

The paved loop road through the park is available for joggers and walkers in the morning and evening outside normal park hours. Special parking is provided outside the park gates.

Kings Mountain National Military Park

Battlefield Self-guided Trail

This 1.5-mile paved asphalt loop is suitable for wheel chairs. Several benches are located near its midpoint. The trail traverses the base and top of battle ridge, passing Ferguson's grave, the U.S. Monument, the Centennial Monument, the Chronicle Monument, historic trees damaged by shot during the battle, and the spring where wounded of both sides sought water. A side trail reaches the site where President Herbert Hoover spoke at the 1930 150th anniversary celebration that started movement for establishment of the national park.

Back Country Trail

This dirt trail connects the national park with the primitive camping area of Kings Mountain State Park.

Kings Mountain State Park

Dirt trails. Efforts are underway to tie the two Kings Mountain parks together with the nearby Crowders Mountain State Park by a trail along Kings Mountain.

Crowders Mountain State Park

This North Carolina park occupies the norteast end of the Kings Mountain range and includes hiking and rock climbing trails.

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