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Arthur Estes Missing Person Case

Last seen in Yosemite National Park, California on May 24, 1976

Victim Details

Created

Nov 15, 2019

Case Added

Jun 15, 2021

Firstname

Arthur

Lastname

Estes

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

70 inches

Weight

165 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Male

Last Seen

May 24, 1976

City

Yosemite National Park

State

California

County

Mariposa County

Zip Code

95389

Tribal Land

Agency ID

66362

Agency Name

National Park Service - Yosemite

Agency City

Yosemite

Agency State

California

Agency County

Mariposa County

Agency Zip Code

95389

Agency Contact

Agency Address

PO Box 517, California

Agency Jurisdiction

Federal

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Case #

NP19189993

Agency Report Date

1976-05-26

Primary Agency

National Park Service - Yosemite

CaseContributors

Hair Color

Brown

Left Eye Color

Green

Right Eye Color

Green

Last Updated

07/14/2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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Arthur Estes, a 25-year-old man, went missing on May 24, 1976, during a hiking trip in Yosemite National Park. He was dropped off at the junction of Tioga Road and May Lake Road to begin a two-day hike, with plans to trek toward Yosemite Valley via the Snow Creek Trail. His last known location was near May Lake, a popular area for hikers. Estes was an experienced hiker, standing 5'10" and weighing 165 lbs at the time of his disappearance.

Despite extensive searches, no trace o ...

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Last Seen: May 24, 1976

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Arthur Estes Missing Person Case

Last seen in Yosemite National Park, California on May 24, 1976

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