Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail
Designation: National Historic Trail
Location: North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia
📘 Park Overview
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 their campaign by utilizing a Commemorative Motor Route along existing state highways marked with the distinctive trail logo, or 80+ miles of walkable trail.
🌤 Weather Information
Temperatures for the area range from very hot and humid in the summer to cool and moderate in the winter.
🚗 Directions
The trail travels over 330 miles through four states.
Images
Hiking sections of the Overmountain Victory Trail is a favorite pastime.
Credit: NPS
Living historians bring the Overmountain Victory Trail to life.
Credit: NPS
Great hiking adventure awaits on sections of the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail.
Credit: NPS
Hikers enjoy exploring sections of the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail.
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Hikers can enjoy walking over many bridges along the trail.
Credit: NPS
Hiking sections of the Overmountain Victory Trail is a favorite pastime.
Credit: NPS
Living historians bring the Overmountain Victory Trail to life.
Credit: NPS
Great hiking adventure awaits on sections of the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail.
Credit: NPS
Hikers enjoy exploring sections of the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail.
Credit: NPS
Hikers can enjoy walking over many bridges along the trail.
Credit: NPS
Activities
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Operating Hours
Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
No entrance passes listed.
3-Day Weather Forecast
Wednesday, Apr 15
Sunny
High: 93.7°F | Low: 60.4°F
Humidity: 44%
Wind: 9.4 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 2.3
Sunrise: 06:52 AM
Sunset: 07:57 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent (8%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 64.3°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Thursday, Apr 16
Sunny
High: 85.5°F | Low: 64°F
Humidity: 52%
Wind: 12.3 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 2.3
Sunrise: 06:51 AM
Sunset: 07:58 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent (3%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 64.6°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Friday, Apr 17
Sunny
High: 86°F | Low: 65.8°F
Humidity: 53%
Wind: 5.1 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 2.2
Sunrise: 06:50 AM
Sunset: 07:59 PM
Moon: New Moon (0%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 65.6°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Weather Alerts (1)
Special Weather Statement issued April 15 at 12:22PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Effective: Apr 15, 2026 12:22pm
Expires: Apr 15, 2026 8:00pm
Relative humidity values will fall into the 20 to 25 percent
range this afternoon, with winds increasing to around 10 to 15 mph
with some higher gusts. With vegetation remaining dry, the
ongoing drought, and favorable meteorological conditions, fires
will be able to catch and spread rapidly.
A statewide burn ban remains in effect across North Carolina until
further notice.
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
4001 Chesnee Hwy
Gaffney, SC 29341
🏤 Mailing Address:
338 New Pleasant Road
Gaffney, SC 29341
📞 Voice Phone: 8644612828
📞 Fax Phone: 8644617077
✉️ Email: OVVI_Information@nps.gov