Battlefield Trail
Kings Mountain National Military Park, York County, SC
Loop trail in Kings Mountain National Military Park, York County, SC. Hiking & Walking.
- Distance
- 1.4 mi (2.3 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 177 ft (54 m)
- Est. Time
- 30 min
- High point
- 1,007 ft (307 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Loop
Features
Along the way
- Historic site: Major William Chronicle / Captain John Mattocks / William Rabb / John Boyd 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from start
- Historic site: Major Willian Chronicle 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from start
- Historic site: Hoover Monument 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from start
- Historic site: In Honor Of The Three African American Patriots 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from start
- Peak: Kings Mountain 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from start
- Historic site: Kings Mountain Centennial Monument 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from start
- Historic site: To Honor Colonel Asbury Coward 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from start
- Historic site: Kings Mountain U.S. Monument 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from start
- Historic site: In Honor Of Lieutenant Colonel James Hawthorn 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from start
- Historic site: This Spot Marks The Spot Where Colonel Fedrick Fambright Was Wounded 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from start
- Historic site: To The Memory Of Colonel Patrick Ferguson 1.3 mi (2 km) from start
- Visitor center: Kings Mountain National Military Park Visitor Center 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from start
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Questions about Battlefield Trail
How long is Battlefield Trail?
Battlefield Trail is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) long. Most people take about 30 min. It climbs 177 ft (54 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,007 ft (307 m).
How hard is Battlefield Trail?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Battlefield Trail?
1 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Battlefield Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Battlefield Trail shaded?
Mostly shaded (100% under trees).
Is Battlefield Trail good for kids?
Yes, it is marked as kid friendly.
What can you do on Battlefield Trail?
Best for Hiking. Also: Walking.
Is this a good week for Battlefield Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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