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35.84, -81.67 · rel 3087601
35.84, -81.67 · rel 3087601
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail
88,6 km from Abingdon to Kings Mountain State Park through alpine terrain and mountains.
Abingdon
→
Kings Mountain State Park
linear
88,6km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
33
views
2
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
2× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
17× monument
2× viewpoint
1× summit
The Tipton Family
monument ·
on the route
0,9 km
1%
Sycamore Shoals of the Watauga
monument ·
31 m off route
0,9 km
1%
Watauga Fort
monument ·
39 m off route
0,9 km
1%
Watauga Purchase
monument ·
55 m off route
0,9 km
1%
Sycamore Shoals of the Watauga
monument ·
58 m off route
0,9 km
1%
Gillespie Gap
monument ·
on the route
8,0 km
9%
Fish Dam Creek Overlook
viewpoint ·
31 m off route
8,0 km
9%
Heffner Gap Overlook (MP 325.9)
viewpoint ·
63 m off route
8,0 km
9%
Washington Light Infantry
monument ·
41 m off route
84,2 km
95%
In Honor Of Lieutenant Colonel James Hawthorn
monument ·
on the route
85,9 km
97%
In Honor Of The Three African American Patriots
monument ·
on the route
85,9 km
97%
To The Memory Of Colonel Patrick Ferguson
monument ·
on the route
85,9 km
97%
To Honor Colonel Asbury Coward
monument ·
on the route
85,9 km
97%
Kings Mountain Centennial Monument
monument ·
on the route
85,9 km
97%
Kings Mountain U.S. Monument
monument ·
on the route
85,9 km
97%
Major Willian Chronicle
monument ·
on the route
85,9 km
97%
Major William Chronicle / Captain John Mattocks / William Rabb / John Boyd
monument ·
on the route
85,9 km
97%
Kings Mountain
summit ·
on the route
85,9 km
97%
This Spot Marks The Spot Where Colonel Fedrick Fambright Was Wounded
monument ·
30 m off route
85,9 km
97%
Hoover Monument
monument ·
61 m off route
85,9 km
97%
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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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail is 88.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail takes approximately 22h 3min 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.