Spruce Pine to Lake James

The Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail commemorates the 1780 march of over 2,000 horse-mounted patriots to the Revolutionary War battle at Kings Mountain.

There are 6 planning sections in the Spruce Pine to Lake James Study Area:

Spruce Pine to Blue Ridge Parkway

Key Connections: Downtown Spruce Pine, Greenlee Primary School, Museum of NC Minerals, Blue Ridge Parkway
Key Corridors: East Fork Grassy Creek

Blue Ridge Parkway to Hwy 221

Key Connections: Blue Ridge Parkway, Pisgah National Forest
Key Corridors: Blue Ridge Parkway

Hwy 221 to Black Bear Campground

Key Connections: Pisgah National Forest, NC Mountains-to-Sea Trail, Pisgah Game Lands, Black Bear Access and Campground
Key Corridors: North Fork Catawba River

Black Bear Campground to Fonta Flora Brewery

Key Connections: Black Bear Campground, Lake James State Park, Fonta Flora Brewery, Fonta Flora State Trail
Key Corridors: Fonta Flora State Trail

Blue Ridge Parkway to NC Mountains-to-Sea Trail

Key Connections: Blue Ridge Parkway, Rose Creek Campground, NC Mountain-to-Sea Trail
Key Corridors: Blue Ridge Parkway

NC Mountains-to-Sea Trail to Fonta Flora Brewery

Key Connections: NC Mountains-to-Sea Trail, Lake James State Park, Fonta Flora Brewery
Key Corridors: Paddy’s Creek

The Overmountain Victory Trail Association, Toe River Watch, Spruce Pine Rotary Club, and McDowell Trails Association, in partnership with the National Park Service and local government leaders, are currently developing a Master Plan for the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail from Spruce Pine, NC to Lake James, NC. This study area aims to connect downtown Spruce Pine, the Museum of NC Minerals and Blue Ridge Parkway, NC Mountains-to-Sea Trail, Lake James State Park, and Lake James. Several alternative trail routes are being analyzed for feasibility of construction based on factors in the natural and built environments and the willingness of landowners to provide for the trail.