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The Estatoe Trail is a relatively flat trail, spanning almost 6 miles between downtown Brevard and Pisgah National Forest.
About the Route
The bike path has an asphalt surface for most of its length, except for the northwest 1 mile extension into the Pisgah National Forest (packed crushed gravel).
At its northwest end by the Davidson River Campground in Pisgah National Forest, the trail connects to the Art Loeb Trail, which meanders through the national forest. The northwest 1-mile portion of the Estatoe Trail follows the old Carr Lumber Company railway corridor through the Pisgah National Forest and runs along the scenic Davidson River.
Crossing Asheville Hwy/US-64, the trail parallels Ecusta Road south through Brevard. At the City of Brevard Sports Complex, the trail curves southwest around the sports fields and passes the Transylvania County Parks & Recreation Department. Tree line one side of the trail as it passes the City of Brevard Dog Park (824 Ecusta Rd) and the Jameson's Joy Memorial Fitness Park. The trail also connects several school.
Meandering west through the woods, the trail passes the Transylvania Regional Hospital. A trail spur heads east and comes out on Spruce Street and Mountain Industrial Road, where there is a brewery. Coming out of the woods, the trail briefly follows Allison Creek north. There is a paved connection with a short boardwalk bridge over the creek between the trail and Allison Road. Briefly following Hospital Drive, the trail then follows Asheville Hwy/US-64 south again.
At the intersection with Jackson Court, the trail heads southwest away from the highway and through downtown Brevard to its southern end on W Main Street. The southern portion of the route occupies about 0.5 mile of rail corridor.
The trail provides several access points to earthen-surfaced nature trails (foot traffic only) frequented by birdwatchers.
The Estatoe Trail runs between the Art Loeb Trail by the Davidson River Campground in Pisgah National Forest (Pisgah Forest), where there is parking, and W Main St (Brevard).
Parking is available at a few places along the route, including:
Visit the TrailLink map for all parking options and detailed directions.
This is a relatively easy out and back totaling about 10 miles. I started on the south end and parked in the church parking lot just across the street from the trail head. Trailhead marked with signs and easy to find. There are a couple of hazardous street crossings. Even when using the pedestrian crossing buttons be very alert and cautious because the A-holes there either are not aware that turning vehicles are supposed to yield to pedestrians or they don’t cate.Do not attempt this ride on a road bike.The last 2 miles are on gravel and dirt trails.ordon’tthatca
Hard to call this a bike trail, more like a glorified sidewalk with lots of busy road crossings. Possibly the worst bike trail I’ve ever been on and I would not recommend it to anyone.
I rode this for he first time today. Started at the north end and the first 1.3 miles was gravel pathway along a river. Very pretty but would not recommend for a street type bike. Once I crossed the highway at Lowes, it was paved the remainder. I didn’t get to the end because I actually lost the way with a mile to go. No signs pointing the way on the paved portion, which would have been nice.. The highlight was stopping at Oskar Blues Brewery on the way back.
First time riding. Short and easy. Gravel path on last bit a little narrow and challenging to avoid walker’s. Lovely. It would be nice to finish or widen last half.
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