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Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail

Grover, North Carolina · Cherokee County

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 highw…

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5-Day Forecast

Weather at Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail

Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.

Avg High90°F
Avg Low68°F
Peak Rain Chance13%
Humidity65%
UV (avg)8
Air Quality90 · Moderate
Today
Violent Rain
90°/72°
💧 10%🌬 19mph
6:31 AM8:32 PM
Wed
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Overcast
89°/70°
🌬 10mph
6:32 AM8:31 PM
Thu
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Overcast
92°/65°
🌬 8mph
6:33 AM8:30 PM
Fri
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Overcast
93°/65°
🌬 8mph
6:34 AM8:29 PM
Sat
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Light Drizzle
88°/69°
💧 13%🌬 10mph
6:34 AM8:28 PM

Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.

About Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail

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.

Plan Your Visit to Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail

Heading to Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail? A few things to know before you go:

  • Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
  • Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
  • Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
  • Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
  • Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a reservation for Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail?

No central reservation system listed for Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/recarea/2848) for the latest entry policy and availability.

How do I get to Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail?

The trail travels over 330 miles through four states.

How do I contact Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail?

You can reach the park at phone: (864) 461-2828 or email: OVVI_Information@nps.gov.