more stats
3.4 miles
Distance
427 ft
Climb
-737 ft
Descent
00:34:32
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
00:34:32
Avg time

Estes Mill Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Wilson Creek
    Mortimer, North Carolina
  • AKA
    Yellow Mailbox
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #230401 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #102701 in Trail Running
    • #350797 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,141 in Mountain Biking · North Carolina [+]
    • #1,093 in Trail Running
    • #2,861 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Year Opened
    2022
  • Land Owner
    USFS - Pisgah National Forest Grandfather Ranger District

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

Access Info

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

Tags
BeachFamily friendly

Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 16 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
All
  • 101 rides
  • Last: Oct 22, 2026
Status:
on Jun 28, 2026
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Avg: 5 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Camp Krieg 2025 - Upper Wilson to Estes Mill
      7 miles • 746 ft • 1 • Shuttled •
      Shuttle route for Upper Wilson Ridge to Estes Mill
      5.0 ★★★★★
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Estes Mill?
      Estes Mill is 3.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Estes Mill?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Estes Mill. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Estes Mill? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Estes Mill are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Estes Mill?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 35 minutes to ride Estes Mill. The trail is 3.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Estes Mill?
      Estes Mill is a moderately popular trail. There have been 262 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 264 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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