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.)
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/ 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**
