Which is harder, Graves Creek Primitive Trail or Mailbox Peak Trail?

Mailbox Peak Trail is the tougher of the two on distance and elevation (2.8 mi (4 km), 3,976 ft (1,212 m) of climbing). See the full side-by-side breakdown.

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Graves Creek Primitive Trail vs Mailbox Peak Trail

A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.

Units

	Graves Creek Primitive Trail	Mailbox Peak Trail
Distance	5.8 mi9 km	2.8 mi4 km
Elevation gain	2,339 ft713 m	3,976 ft1,212 m
Typical duration	1 day	1 day
Difficulty	—	—
Route type	Point-to-point	Point-to-point
Network	Regional	Local
Country	United States	United States
Best time to hike	Best from July to July	Best months: July, September
	map Route & GPX	map Route & GPX

Graves Creek Primitive Trail vs Mailbox Peak Trail: which should you hike?

At 5.8 mi9 km, Graves Creek Primitive Trail is the longer route — roughly 3.0 mi5 km more than Mailbox Peak Trail (2.8 mi4 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Mailbox Peak Trail is the gentler pick. Check the elevation and best-season rows above, then open each route for the full guide and a free GPX download.

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