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35.91, -81.63 · rel 3087601
35.91, -81.63 · rel 3087601
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail
68,7 km from Abingdon to Kings Mountain State Park through alpine terrain and mountains.
Abingdon
→
Kings Mountain State Park
linear
68,7km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
30
views
6
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
6× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 15 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× monument
6× viewpoint
7× Attraction
1× summit
Gillespie Gap
monument ·
on the route
6,2 km
9%
Fish Dam Creek Overlook
viewpoint ·
31 m off route
6,2 km
9%
Heffner Gap Overlook (MP 325.9)
viewpoint ·
63 m off route
6,2 km
9%
Every Drop Goes a Long Way
Attraction ·
111 m off route
6,2 km
9%
Linville Gorge Overlook
viewpoint ·
118 m off route
6,2 km
9%
Walk Like a Raccoon
Attraction ·
129 m off route
6,2 km
9%
Something Rotten
Attraction ·
137 m off route
6,2 km
9%
Mountain View Overlook
viewpoint ·
174 m off route
6,2 km
9%
Viewing Blind
Attraction ·
183 m off route
6,2 km
9%
Stony Knob
summit ·
193 m off route
6,2 km
9%
Wild Percussion
Attraction ·
221 m off route
6,2 km
9%
Hide & Seek
Attraction ·
225 m off route
6,2 km
9%
Build a Fairy House
Attraction ·
226 m off route
6,2 km
9%
Table Rock Overlook (MP 329.8)
viewpoint ·
229 m off route
6,2 km
9%
North Cove Valley Overlook
viewpoint ·
262 m off route
6,2 km
9%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail is 68.7 km long.
At an average walking pace, Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail takes approximately 17h 6min to complete.
No, Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Abingdon to Kings Mountain State Park. Plan ahead for return transport.
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail starts at Abingdon.
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Yes, Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.