Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail
The Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail (OVNHT) commemorates the campaign leading to the battle of Kings Mountain by following the Revolutionary War route of Patriot militia men from Virginia, today's eastern Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia to the battle site at Kings Mountain National Military Park in South Carolina. Although the Trail is still being fully developed visitors may access approximately 30 miles of the route at various points along the 330 mile long corridor. A parallel Commemorative Motor Route may also be driven. The Motor Route uses existing state highways and, in some stretches, actually travels over the old historic roadway.
The OVNHT is part of the National Trails System.
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For Visitors...
The things to do at Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail are bike riding, boating, climbing, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, water sports and winter sports. Visitors taking a northwest North Carolina vacation can find camping spots here. There's a picnic area, a store to get groceries and eating places.Find other northwest North Carolina area lakes and vacation ideas or return to the home page.