Historic battlefield and commemorative park preserving the site of a pivotal Revolutionary War victory with trails, exhibits, and ranger programs.
General Information
Visitor Center: Daily 9am to 5pm
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day
How to Get There
From Charlotte, NC (45 mi): Take I-85 South to Exit 2 in South Carolina, turn right onto SC-216, and follow signs to Kings Mountain National Military Park entrance on Park Road.
Overview
Kings Mountain National Military Park commemorates a turning point in the Southern campaign of the Revolution. On October 7, 1780, frontier militia defeated a Loyalist army led by British Major Patrick Ferguson. The park's 1.5-mile paved loop follows the ridge where the battle took place, passing monuments, interpretive signs, and Ferguson's grave, and the National Park Service runs a visitor center with exhibits and a short film.
Things to Do
Visit the Visitor Center
Exhibits, artifacts, and a film explain the battle's events, leaders, and tactics.
Walk the Battlefield Ridge
A self-guided trail passes the key monuments and battle locations.
Join a Ranger Program
Ranger-led tours and living history demonstrations run through the year.
Top Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battlefield Trail | About 1.5 miles loop | Easy to Moderate | Paved loop around the battlefield ridge; the park's most popular walk |
| Kings Mountain Hiking Trail | About 16 miles one way | Strenuous | Links the park with Kings Mountain and Crowders Mountain State Parks |
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