Catawba River Greenway of the Overmountain Victory NHT

Learn more about how to explore the Catawba River Greenway in Morganton, North Carolina.

Quick Facts

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https://www.morgantonnc.gov/parksrec/page/about-morganton-greenway-system

Amenities

3 listed

Parking - Auto, Picnic Table, Restroom

September 30, 1780.

The Overmountain leaders had called for aid from other eastern Patriot leaders, especially Benjamin Cleveland and Joseph Winston. This portion of the trail was the last step for these eastern Patriots and their nearly 450 North Carolinians before the planned rendezvous at Quaker Meadows on September 30th.

The greenway trail is 3.9 miles long following the Catawba River through Morganton, NC. It is a paved trail suitable for bicycles as well as walking, and beginning at Catawba Meadows Park and ending at Freedom Park, both offer many recreational activities. Visitors may either go out and back for a nearly 8-mile round trip, or park vehicles at either end of the trail.

This location was heavily damaged by Hurricane Helene in 2024. Contact Morganton Parks and Recreation Department for updated information.