Historic trails with patches or medal near Boone, NC?

[bkale]

Anyone know of a trail or historic site that has a patch and/or medal in the Boone, NC area?

 

I will be taking my son to see a specialist in that area and would love to also have a fun activity with him that would earn some bling for his uniform.

[packsaddle]

bkale, I'm not sure where you're coming from to get to Boone but if you look for Hampton Cove State Natural Area just across the border in Tennessee and not far from Elk Park, you can access the Overmountain Victory Historic Trail. This trail dates back to the Revolution and you can find out a little more about it here:

http://www.ovta.org/

 

Keep in mind that the web site focuses on Kings Mountain and that's not close to Boone. Kings Mountain is down on the SC/NC border. But Hampton Cove State Natural Area touches on that National Historic Trail and the AT is also nearby if you want to really get serious. There is only a parking area for the natural area and the hike up to Yellow Mtn Gap is about 3.6 miles. This Natural Area is new and hasn't been 'discovered' by the huddled masses yet so you are in for a treat. The flip side is that there is no medalion yet for the Overland Victory Trail.

But if you go by nearby Roan Mountain State Park they have patches and medalions for the state park and for the Appalachian Trail. The AT has lots of patches and medals. Good luck. When are you going to be there?