Located in the Mt. Charleston Wilderness about 40 miles from the Las Vegas Strip, Mummy Mountain is the largest summit in the wilderness. The following image, taken from the South rim of Kyle Canyon at sunrise shows the image of a mummy in sharp detail.
Mummy’s Head: Multiple summits around 11,000ft
Mummy’s Tummy: True summit at 11,533ft
Mummy’s Knees: About 11,200ft
Mummy’s Toe: 10,928ft
Click the images below to view adventures to their destinations. Documentation is still in process for the Forehead and Chin. Approach routes are being refined and documented. In addition, note that these destinations can be accessed both from Lee Canyon and from Deer Creek Road.
11,043ft Elevation: Approach from Lee Canyon or Deer Creek Road (Image taken from North edge of Mummy’s Summit)
10,751ft Elevation: Approach from Lee Canyon or Deer Creek Road (Image taken from Deer Creek Road Catch Pen Loop Trailhead)
11,040ft Elevation: Approach from Lee Canyon or Deer Creek Road (Image taken from Deer Creek Road. Summit is to the left, Nose is to the right.)
(Click Map’s Upper Right Box to Expand View)
/ 8,300 – 10,751ft
**Few Trails, Mostly Wilderness**
6-7 Mi / Approx. 8,300 – 10,700ft
**Some Trail > Mostly Wilderness**
6-7 Mi / Approx. 8,300 – 10,200ft
**Some Trail > Mostly Wilderness**
About 6 mi RT / Approx. 8,300 > 9,800ft **No Trails, All Wilderness**
About 8 mi RT / Approx. 8,300 > 10,000ft **No Trails, All Wilderness**
About 8 mi RT / Approx. 8,300 > 9,800ft **No Trails, All Wilderness**
David Smith has devoted the better part of one day each week over the past 20 years to experiencing a mountain trail running adventure. He began in the Pacific Northwest with the Columbia Gorge and Cascade Mountains; then moved to Southern California and experienced the Angeles Crest mountains; then the Northeast where he experienced the Hudson River Valley and Minnewaska; finally in 2016 to Las Vegas where he is experiencing and documenting Red Rock Canyon, the Spring Mountains (Mt. Charleston area), Death Valley and beyond!
Return often to experience one new adventure each week! From the home page scroll to “Most Recent Adventures“. More about David Smith…
The trail adventures on this website require proper conditioning, preparation and safety precautions. There are many factors beyond our control including weather conditions, unstable ground, loose rocks, insects and snakes, people you may encounter, your own level of physical conditioning, the potential of getting lost just to mention a few. While this site offers guidance, helpful tips, direction and training, the reader assumes full responsibility for whatever may occur during their trail adventure. Have fun and be safe!
