Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail

A trail marker is on a fence with the Green River in the background.
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 trails.
Map showing location of park.
Cherokee County Awarded FLAP Grant to Develop Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail and Carolina Thread Trail
Cherokee County was the recent recipient of a Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP) grant that will provide significant funding to plan and design approximately 26 miles of trail associated with the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail (OVVI) corridor and Carolina Thread Trail (CTT). The Federal Lands Access Program was created to improve state and local transportation facilities that provide access to and through federal lands.
The OVVI NHT marker is on a fence with the Green River in the background.
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Reenactors march along the historic trail at Alexander's Ford in North Carolina.
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A sign on the Overmountain Victory Trail at Elkin reminds visitors not to stray off the trail.
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A sign on the trail indicates that this section is compliant with the American with Disabilitie Act.
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A marker stands beside the winding trail in Abingdon, Virginia.
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