I'm glad I did it but probably will not attempt again. Mummy Mountain on the left, Fletcher Peak on the right. Trace of the route (view W from North Loop Trail) Overview. At a certain point when you’re thinking where the eff does this trail get up over the last 100feet, boom there is a crevice of large loose rocks that you scramble over and up. Location info is only a rough approximation. Grunt factor: 4 (5 if you're not altitude acclimated). Multiple documented (but unposted) hikes take you he various points of the elongated mountain: the highest point is actually the “tummy”. Mummy Spring Trail becomes a very steep social trail. It is 2.1 miles from this point to the north end of the Mummy Mountain Trail. While the summit gets lots of visitors, it should be noted that Mummy Mountain is rugged, broken terrain with the potential for danger if you … Prominent peaks include Hagues Peak, Ypsilon Mountain, Mummy Mountain and Mount Chiquita. This is extremely hard so be sure you’re an avid hiker with lots of stamina. Length 14 miElevation gain 2641 ftRoute type Out & back Great work out with great views!! From this junction, continue another mile or so to Cave Spring and another half-mile or so to the base of a very large and obvious talus and scree slope. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is best used from June until October. Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. Getting to Fletcher Peak is pretty easy. Mount Charleston North to South via Trail Canyon, Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. I loved every minute of the hike. Shout out to the Karen that yelled to us that we were going the wrong way when we were halfway up the scree slope. Charleston. Very epic day in the mountains for … Mummy Mountain is a 8.8 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Las Vegas, Nevada that features beautiful wild flowers and is only recommended for very experienced adventurers. Absolutely beautiful view from the top and I overall enjoyed the hike. From the summit of Mummy Mountain you can … Just head along the pretty ridgeline. Location info is only a rough approximation. Well worth it. Comments: Mummy Mountain is the second highest peak in Mt. Mummy Mountain is not to be confused with Mummy Range, which is another stretch of mountains located inside Rocky Mountain National Park. There's a real hazard of slipping and falling even for strong, experienced hikers. Will not do this hike again but happy to have done it at least once. On the social trail headed for Fletcher Peak. I would bring gloves next time as the rocks in the chute are pretty sharp...I chewed up my hands a bit. Mummy Mountain is the second highest peak of the Spring Mountains in Nevada, taking its name from the resemblance when viewed from the east to an Egyptian mummy (personally, I can’t really see this). Be ready for the devils scree ... not an easy hike but once you make it up the views are amazing ! The scree in the “third act” of this trail is very challenging, I suggest bringing gloves because you will be using your hands to climb. Challenging hike with the skree portion being the most difficult. Fletcher is next! Mummy Mountain is the second highest peak of the Spring Mountains in Clark County, Nevada, United States.It is the twentieth highest mountain in the state. Cockscomb Peak is that big block. Along Cockscomb Ridge looking north toward Mummy Mountain. The summit views toward Mummy Mountain were really nice, as were the peaks to the north within the Spring Mountains. Chiquita, Ypsilon Mtn., Fairchild Mtn. North Loop - Mummy Spring trail junction (view W) Overview. This is a stunning itinerary that stages a backcountry camp in the same location for 3 nights, to give us 2 full days of trekking in to the high country from camp. Views are awesome all along the top. The Mummy Range is a 15 miles/24 km mountain range located mostly in Rocky Mountain National Park in northern Colorado, northwest of the town of Estes Park. Unlike most ranges in Colorado, the Mummy range runs East to West. It leaves the Trail Canyon trail to ascend several hundred feet up a loose and steep scree slope, which levels out for a bit before leading to a steep chimney full of loose rock. Spur hikes to 11,059-foot Griffith Peak and 11,528-foot Mummy Mountain (no trail) add extra miles. It is physically and technically challenging. From Hagues Peak, Mummy Mtn. The Scree Slope - a very steep hill of loose gravel with no clear path. Will be doing again! I only had one hiking stick but was able to barely manage. The Mummy Mountain Llama Trek is a challenging mountain tour utilizing pack llamas to move all the heavy camping equipment in and out of the backcountry. Mummy Mountain is on the east boundary of Rocky Mountain National Park Mummy Range is inside Rocky Mountain National Park The bouldering/climbing on Mummy Mountain is awesome! The Trail to Mummy Mountain Head up Trail Canyon trail for about 2 miles until you reach the junction of the Trail Canyon trail and North Loop Trail. Overall great hike. Very tough!! Back on the official trail, headed east on the south side of Mummy Mountain. is an easy stroll over some boulders that gives way to more tundra and easier walking and involves minimal elevation gain. Charleston Peak is visible in the center here. Just below the obvious summit, the route leads east around the peak and then back up on the south side to gain the summit. This is the perfect beginner’s mountaineering route. The trail is entirely outside of the Park, but it does allow the easiest access to South Signal Mountain, which is on the Park boundary. The south end of the Mummy Mountain Trail begins off the southwest corner of the Mendoza Trail. Scree and chute sections are a challenge. The North Loop Trail also leads to Charleston Peak, the highest peak in southern Nevada. Drop 50 feet or so on the left. This is a very brutal and consistent incline. Awesome trails, nice class 3 chute up Mummy. HIKING STICKS, my god bring multiple sturdy hiking sticks. This was a doozy, definitely for more experienced hikers. Looking back along the social trail. A quick glimpse at Mummy Mountain from a southern part of the ridgeline (the social trail takes you here). The trail rises 4,200 vertical feet. I did fall on my butt twice but no injuries other than minor scrapes. The objective of the Mummy Kill is to hike the entire Mummy range (outside of Estes Park, CO) in one go. It's solid limestone scrambling/climbing with little exposure. Going down the crevice is tough, but going down the scree is kinda fun. I saw people complete it without trekking poles but they were slipping and sliding all over. Poor gal seemed truly agitated that we were taking a route she wasn’t aware of. Trail Directions for the Fletcher Peak Mummy Mountain Circuit To Fletcher Peak Summit Getting to Fletcher Peak is pretty easy. I ventured over further past that to get some nice views of the canyon. This is a short, easy detour off the North Loop Trail to an avalanche chute with a spring located high on the cool, east-facing slope of Mummy Mountain.The water and "alpine meadow" vegetation provide a nice, cool destination to … This steep route (3,100 feet in 4.77 miles) runs up the North Loop Trail to the Raintree, then follows the Mummy Spring Trail to Mummy Spring. Approaching the junction with the Mummy Spring Trail. Mummy Mountain Hiking. Trail Directions for the Fletcher Peak Mummy Mountain Circuit To Fletcher Peak Summit. Mummy Spring is a small though year-round water source in a steep, sheltered, northeast-facing ravine below Mummy Mountain, a subsidiary peak of Mount Charleston.For most of the year the water soon seeps below ground though in wetter times the drainage flows down the mountain and joins the larger Deer Creek, also spring-fed. And just walk straight and to the right to find the little signing log. Potosi (site of the Carol Lombard plane crash) to its northern tip at Mt. Mummy Range is not nearly as popular, but does offer adventures. So much fun! North Loop - a slightly more gradual climb across the length of the mountain. Above Mummy Spring, the route becomes quite steep, including a short 3rd-class gully, as it climbs onto the south ridge of Mummy Mountain (Mummy’s Knees). The most common route to the summit is from the North Loop Trail or Trail Canyon to Mount Charleston, starting from where it reaches close to the top of the ridge … Lawn Lake is among the largest subapline lakes in Rocky Mountain National Park. Note: We climbed Mummy Mountain as part of a one day Mummy range clean out utilizing a two-vehicle set up. We did not have trekking poles so you can do this without them but I’ve decided to finally grab some after this. Leave one at the Lawn Lake Trail parking lot and drive the other up Fall River Road to the Chapin Pass Trail trailhead. Thanks in advance! See also Mt. It's also causing a ton of obvious erosion. Hiking info, trail maps, and 162 trip reports from Mummy Mountain (11,542 ft) in the Spring Mountains of Nevada Note: We climbed Mummy Mountain as part of a one day Mummy range clean out utilizing a two-vehicle set up. The most common trail used to Summit Mummy Mountain is the Lawn Lake Trail. Mummy Mountain: Location: USA-Nevada: Elevation: 11529 ft / 3514 m: Ascent Trip Report This is a more adventurous route than the standard route up Trail Canyon to North Loop trail and up. Trailhead coordinates (lat/lon): 37.0705, -121.5227 Sean, Mason, and I began hiking from the trailhead shortly before 11am, taking the Mummy Mountain trail a few miles west and north towards Mummy Mountain. The North Loop Trail also leads to Charleston Peak, the highest peak in southern Nevada. This is the hardest part of the hike with an elevation gain of approximately 700 feet with inclines around 50% and very poor footing. Final ascent, hiking across the base of the upper cliffs to a short but steep and technical class 3/4 rock chute that arrives at the summit. Take the North Loop Trail to the junction with the Mummy Springs Trail, and follow that trail until it clearly becomes a social trail. Woohoo do it! SO GLAD I made it all the way. Phenomenal hike. This trail is for experienced hikers. Continuing down the social trail from Mummy Mountain. Mummy Mountain is a high mountain summit in the Mummy Range of the Rocky Mountains of North America.The 13,430-foot (4,093 m) thirteener is located in the Rocky Mountain National Park, 8.5 miles (13.7 km) northwest by north (bearing 323°) of the Town … and Hagues Peak for additional details. Mummy Mountain comes into view around 3.2 miles from the trailhead . The incline mixed with the rock makes for a pretty sketchy situation. From the summit you can see Red Rock Canyon, Las Vegas, NV, and Lake Mead. Also definitely don’t pass the tree towards the top of TCT, it has a giant M and arrow carved into showing you the way up the scree. You won’t regret it until you have to walk later :). Halfway up this chute, the route leads out of the chute and up to higher ground, while continuing within the chute results in a Class 4 move. Fletcher Peak looking toward Charleston Peak. Continuing along the base of the cliffs of Mummy Mountain on the east side. The views really are spectacular. Also known as the "Mummy Marathon", this route traverses six peaks in the Mummy Range. and Hagues Peak for additional details. The trail is fine up until you get to the shoot off up the super steep scree slope with tons of loose gravel. https://hikingtheworld.blog/2019/11/09/mummy-mountain-nevada The view at the top is absolutely amazing! Trail leader Sam Drake brings a wheelbarrow to the work site from the start of the Mummy Mountain Trail. See also Mt. Mummy Mountain is a 8.8 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Las Vegas, Nevada that features beautiful wild flowers and is only recommended for very experienced adventurers. I would consider this harder than Griffith due to the scree section. Rain on the way down! Hiking sticks are a must especially on the way back otherwise it can be dangerous. There are many beautiful views. It's an easy hike on a social trail to another high point that looks out toward Charleston Peak. Along the Deer Creek Trail while heading east on the south side of Mummy Mountain, I decided to take a quick detour to bag Cockscomb Peak, a nice Class 3 scramble along a pretty ridgeline. The incline is pretty rough on the way up. It took me 4.5 hours including about 30 mins of breaks to reach the top. Be sure to bring food and hydration. My chosen gully to get up the cliff face. The scree part is pretty difficult & will have you winded. Length 8.8 miElevation gain 3143 ftRoute type Out & back An amazing hike! The Mummy Mountains (475K JPG) Major Trails: Bulwark Ridge Trail (Signal Mountain Trail): This trail shares a trailhead with the Lost Lake Trail. Continuing along the base of the cliffs of Mummy Mountain on the east side. 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