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3.4 miles
Distance
427 ft
Climb
-737 ft
Descent
00:39:20
Avg time
-310 ft
Altitude change
1,498 ft
Altitude min
1,914 ft
Altitude max
1,808 ft
Altitude start
1,499 ft
Altitude end
-1.7%
Grade
-39.4%
Grade max
20.6%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,506 ft
Distance flat
00:39:20
Avg time
Estes Mill Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaWilson Creek
Mortimer, North Carolina -
AKAYellow Mailbox
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Year Opened2022
This is a moderate Green to Blue trail, mostly green with a few blue sections of climbing and descending. When starting from SR90 it is a moderate climb to the intersection of Jackson Knob, then a short steep climb then moderate again to a nice moderate downhill section to Brown Mountain Beach Rd
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This trail can be ridden either direction but most prefer going up SR 90 to the trail head and finishing on Brown Mountain Beach RD
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
- 22 rides
- 17 miles avg distance
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- 93 rides
- Last: Jun 28, 2026
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(35.999400, -81.740910)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Estes Mill
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Where is Estes Mill located?
Estes Mill is located in Wilson Creek, Mortimer, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Wilson Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.9994, -81.74091.
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How hard is Estes Mill?
Estes Mill is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Estes Mill?
Estes Mill has 427 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 737 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,498 ft to 1,914 ft.
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Is Estes Mill a point to point trail?
Estes Mill is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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