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Mummy Mountain


Highlights:

Trail and cross country hike to the second highest summit in southern Nevada
Near:Las Vegas, NV
Scenery:
Distance:8.5 miles round trip
Elevation Gain:3500 ft
Hike Time:6.5 hours
Difficulty:Strenuous
Trail Condition:Poorly maintained trail
HikeType:Out and Back



Summary: The hike starts at Trail Canyon trailhead. The trail weaves through aspens and climbs steadily to the intersection of the North Loop trail. (Two miles from the trailhead.) The North Loop trail heads west traveling through an area destroyed by a fire years ago. In 1.25 miles from the intersection of the two trails, the hike leaves the trail and climbs a steep scree slope. Bristlecone pines, the oldest living tree, are abundant at the top of the scree slope. A faint path heads east and climbs to the west side of Mummy Mountain. The path curves north, becomes easy to follow, and leads to a Class 2 chute. The summit lies at the top of the chute.
Trailhead: From the Mirage on Las Vegas Boulevard (the Strip) go north 1.5 miles and turn left (west) onto Sahara. In less than one mile, turn right (north) onto I-15. Take I-15 two miles to US 95 north. Take US 95 north 14 miles to State Route 157. Go left on 157 for 20 miles and turn onto Echo Drive at the hairpin curve. Drive a half-mile to the trailhead sign for Trail Canyon. There is limited parking at the trailhead. (Lat:36.26736 Lon:-115.65788)
Trail Guides for Mummy Mountain:
Hiking Las Vegas
by Branch Whitney  (Huntington Press)

Best Seasons: Summer,
User Groups: Hikers, Dogs,
Ranger Contact: US Forest Service 702- 873-8800
Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Branch Whitney, who has posted  2 other hikes on this site
Trail Reviews  Submit your own review
Reviewed by Dave on 7/12/2004
Great hike. Gets you away from everyone else doing Mt Charlston.


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