Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail

4 stamp stations

Cowpens National Battlefield Visitor Center

Address: 4001 Chesnee Hwy, Gaffney, SC 29341

This 330-mile trail corridor follows the route of the Overmountain Men, Patriot militia from beyond the Appalachians who crossed the mountains in 1780 and helped win the Battle of Kings Mountain, a turning point in the Revolutionary War's southern campaign.

Walk certified trail segments and visit Sycamore Shoals, where the muster began and where reenactments are held. For a challenge, backpack the trail's rugged high-country sections across the Roan Highlands.

Coordinates: 35.13682, -81.81810

Kings Mountain National Military Park Visitor Center

Address: 2300 Park Road, Blacksburg, SC 29702

This 330-mile trail corridor follows the route of the Overmountain Men, Patriot militia from beyond the Appalachians who crossed the mountains in 1780 and helped win the Battle of Kings Mountain, a turning point in the Revolutionary War's southern campaign.

Walk certified trail segments and visit Sycamore Shoals, where the muster began and where reenactments are held. For a challenge, backpack the trail's rugged high-country sections across the Roan Highlands.

Coordinates: 35.14120, -81.37633

Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park Visitor Center

Address: 1651 W Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN 37643

This 330-mile trail corridor follows the route of the Overmountain Men, Patriot militia from beyond the Appalachians who crossed the mountains in 1780 and helped win the Battle of Kings Mountain, a turning point in the Revolutionary War's southern campaign.

Walk certified trail segments and visit Sycamore Shoals, where the muster began and where reenactments are held. For a challenge, backpack the trail's rugged high-country sections across the Roan Highlands.

Coordinates: 36.34346, -82.25204

W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir Visitor Center

Address: 499 Reservoir Road, Wilkesboro, NC 28697

This 330-mile trail corridor follows the route of the Overmountain Men, Patriot militia from beyond the Appalachians who crossed the mountains in 1780 and helped win the Battle of Kings Mountain, a turning point in the Revolutionary War's southern campaign.

Walk certified trail segments and visit Sycamore Shoals, where the muster began and where reenactments are held. For a challenge, backpack the trail's rugged high-country sections across the Roan Highlands.

Coordinates: 36.13077, -81.22758

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