One of the certified segments of the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail is the "Historic Green River Road" located within Cowpens National Battlefield in Gaffney, South Carolina. This trail was used by patriot militia on October 6, 1780 during their pursuit of British Major Patrick Ferguson and was the last large gathering and rest before the Battle of Kings Mountain on October 7, 1780.
This level gravel hiking trail is a "there-and-back" hike approximately 1.8 miles long and begins at a "Trailhead Parking" area located on Highway 11 one mile away from the main entrance gate to Cowpens National Battlefield. The trail can also be accessed from the Cowpens National Battlefield Visitor Center at 4001 Chesnee Highway, Gaffney, South Carolina 29341.
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
