Along the ridge to Mummy's Nose, the social trail scrambles up a fun, small Class 3 chute. Fletcher Peak summit looking toward Mummy Mountain (northwest). From the Raintree, the trail drops off the south side of the ridge and crosses sunny slopes beneath the Mummy's toes, eventually reaching the Trail Canyon Trail junction (Wpt. It is an approximately 7.5 miles out and back trail beginning at the North Loop Trail. The trees are almost entirely bristlecone pines. 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. At four miles is the junction of Trail Canyon Trail. The Mummy Mountain is a great hike. On the social trail headed for Fletcher Peak. From the summit you can see Red Rock Canyon, Las Vegas, NV, and Lake Mead. Here is the official Forest Service trail description, which describes the full trail in the upward direction... North Loop Trail winds up the mountainside through ponderosa pines, mountain mahogany, currents, and white fir. The trail is really pretty filled with all kinds of beautiful bottlebrush and bristlecone pine trees along the way, and wildflowers everywhere. Took the North loop trail on the way down and went up Mummy Mountain. Descending Mummy Mountain to the North Loop Trail Descend from the summit down the West side of Mummy Mountain through the V-shaped canyon (see the Mummy Mountain West page for directions). Lots of fun, but tiring towards the end of my hike. From there it's a short offtrail jaunt to the top of Fletcher Peak. Approaching the junction with the Mummy Spring Trail. This is a 13.8 mile loop hike with 5700 cumulative feet of elevation gain that takes about 8-11 hours to complete. The hike: The trail starts in a northerly direction at a leisurely pace, paralleling a dry creekbed that lies to the west. After researching, apparently I took the wrong gully and an easier route is slightly northeast of Mummy Mountain (dotted line on map attached). Just below the obvious summit, the route leads east around the peak and then back up on the south side to gain the summit. jtellis - May 7, 2012 12:08 am Date Climbed: May 6, 2012 Trail Canyon - N. Loop - scree scramble . One stocky crag separated from the main cliffs, the Devil's Thumb, looks like a warty thumb with red-orange splotches (the warts are fossiliferous). 09). It took us about an hour to drive to the trailhead from our hotel at the edge of The Strip. Mt Charleston via the Trail Canyon and North Loop Trails - Duration: 6:04. From the Highpoint, the trail runs east along the ridge through a bristlecone pine forest to the toe of Mummy Mountain and a junction with the Mummy Spring Trail (Wpt. The burn area is growing back in aspen (which provide nice shade in the summer and color in the fall) and pines, including at least one limber pine along the trail. As you begin the ascent you are climbing quickly. 13). Mummy Mountain Trail is easily accessed from the Mendoza Ranch Entrance to Coyote Lake - Harvey Bear Ranch County Park on Roop Road. I'm not sure where the official trail ended, but the social trail ascends steeply to the rocky ridgeline of Mummy Mountain. Sonny starts up the chute. An old watering trough, carved from a single large log, provides water for wildlife (full during July 2016), but drinking water can be found where the spring comes out of the cliff up the hill. The trail to Mt. Mummy Spring Trail becomes a very steep social trail. Incredibly steep and awful scree slope - this would suck to come up for sure. This segment of the trail continues well defined under the base of Mummy Mountain. Also, this is a long hike, so be sure to bring the 10 Essentials. Pictures of the Trail Canyon Trail, Mount Charleston, Nevada: Sheer cliffs at the southeast end of Mummy Mountain - known as Mummy's toe; along the North Loop Trail Turn left on 157 and turn right onto State Route 158. The only water on the route is Cave Spring (4.5 miles out) where water can be filtered from a pool at the base of a cliff. The route from the North Loop Trail to the summit of Mummy Mountain is shown (red). From the summit you can see Red Rock Canyon, Las Vegas, NV, and Lake Mead. While hiking, please respect the land and the other people out there, and try to Leave No Trace of your passage. Fletcher Peak looking toward Charleston Peak. The south edge of this saddle is formed by rocky limestone crags. Past the Devil's Thumb, the trail continues running up and down, and in and out, as it follows precipitous ledges across the dissected east face of Mt. As you hike north up Trail Canyon toward Mummy Mountain’s toes, Cockscomb Ridge looms over you from the east. This is a long trail to a high-elevation place, so take it easy if you've just come up from the desert and aren't used to the elevation. This hike starts at Trail Canyon off Echo Rd. The trail to Mt. It's an easy hike on a social trail to another high point that looks out toward Charleston Peak. [photos of this section]. The trail to the peak begins at either Trail Canyon or the North Loop. In this episode we take on Mummy Mountain in the Spring Mountain Wilderness outside of Las Vegas, Nevada. I had lots of snow to stomp through, making the slope a little bit treacherous, but I ultimately got to a gully leading up Class 3 scree just south of Mummy Mountain's high point. This strenuous, 10.8-mile trail starts on the Deer Creek Road (8,440 ft) and runs out across hillsides and exposed ridges to the summit of Charleston Peak (11,918 ft). The views from the ridges and the summit are spectacular, and there are lots of fossils in the rocks. 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 between Mummy Mountain … A mix of tall ponderosa pines, white fir, and bristlecone pines at the junction provide nice shade, while fallen logs provide nice seats. On the way up the North Loop Trail, looking back toward Coxcomb Peak (left center) and Charleston Peak (top right). The surface of the outcrop has some nice bas-relief coral and sponge fossils. Fletcher is next! To get back to the trailhead, retrace your steps or continue south and descend the South Loop Trail to the Cathedral Rock picnic area, making a grand circle. Mini saddle at the top of my chosen gully. Mummy Springs Trailhead. Along the North Ridge, the trail stays on the south side of the ridge, occasionally breaking onto the top of the ridge at saddles that provide nice campsites and great views to the north. Mummy Mountain is located in the wooded area of the Spring Mountain range. My site is free to use, but consider sending me a few bucks to help keep it running. Hiking up the North Loop Trail and down the Trail Canyon Trail (or visa versa) makes for a good day hike if you can position vehicles at both trailheads. The trail makes three big switchbacks (two corners) until crossing out of the scree gully near the top of the North Ridge and climbing to some nice viewpoints (Wpt. From the summit of Mummy Mountain you can see Red Rock Canyon, Las Vegas, and Lake Mead. At the base of this photo on the left is the route to get to the summit. 02) with some good campsites and grand views of the Sheep Range, Las Vegas, and other points to the east (see below). The views from the summit are magnificent; they say that you can see 300 miles on a clear day. It is an approximately 7.5 miles out and back trail beginning at the North Loop Trail. The trail is harder to follow after a fresh rain. Along Cockscomb Ridge looking north toward Mummy Mountain. Mummy Mountain Preserve Trust That development slowly encroached on the mountain itself, until in 1997 the Mummy Mountain Preserve Trust was established to preserve the natural landscape of the mountain, primarily along the peaks and ridgelines in a parcel of land that totals about 320 acres. Cockscomb Peak summit. The North Loop Trail also leads to Charleston Peak, the highest peak in southern Nevada. This appearance is especially prominent from U.S. Route 95, which passes by the mountain to the east. Take the North Loop Trail to the junction with the Mummy Springs Trail, and follow that trail until it clearly becomes a social trail. Just after passing Rancho La Polka Trail, Mummy Mountain Trail is on the right. Water us also available at Mummy Spring via a 0.6 mile, round trip, spur trail. From this point until the start of switchbacks up the summit slope, the trail traverses precipitous ledges. Happy Hiking! There are several scenic views of Kyle Canyon as the trail continues descending toward Trail Canyon. But for the sake of my trip report: from this mini-saddle, head down the other side (southwest) for a few feet and locate a Class 3/4 gully that clearly leads you up the cliff face of Mummy Mountain on the right. Charleston Wilderness Area, so pay particular attention to respecting the land. We started up the Trail Canyon Trail and then turned left at the junction, taking the North Loop Trail a … Approaching some Class 3 stuff, mostly solid limestone. Mummy Mountain on the left, Fletcher Peak on the right. The North Loop Trail can be done in part to the Viewpoint or the Raintree, alone to the summit, or in combination with the Mummy Spring, Trail Canyon, or South Loop trails. As you begin the ascent you are climbing quickly. Mummy Mountain is the second highest peak in Mt. Raintree (the Bristlecone Pine, oldest living thing in Nevada) is located at the trailhead to Mummy Spring, along the North Loop Trail. Look for Mt. Much of the trail is forested, so there is plenty of shade until the last half-mile above timberline. Whitney and other 14,000-foot peaks along the Sierra crest to the west, the radioactive mesas on the Nevada Test Site to the north, the Grand Wash Cliffs and the Kaibab Plateau to the east, the Hualapai Mountains (south of Kingman Arizona) to the southeast; and the Los Angeles mountains to the southwest. 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. While the hiking is safe, be careful along these sections because you will be tired by the time you get there (either coming or going), and a stumble could be your last. Charleston), Raintree, Mummy Springs, and routes up the east side of Mummy Mountain, (e.g., Mummy's Toes, Mummy's Belly). I went back to the saddle (previous photo) and went up the little gully you can see in the center of this photo. After the third saddle with a view to the north (Wpt. A quick glimpse at Mummy Mountain from a southern part of the ridgeline (the social trail takes you here). This was first ever real scrambling. The use trail switchbacks steeply up the slope above the springs to a rocky ridgeline. 1 review of Mummy Spring Trail "Mummy Springs Trail is a great cardio workout. It winds through thick groves of aspens as it heads toward the North Loop Trail junction. Catch views of Mummy Mountain peeking through the pine trees to the north. [More photos from The Viewpoint]. Near the southeast side of the face (Wpt. 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 … 12), the trail turns back to the north and begins a series of long steep switchbacks that run up the treeless summit slopes to the peak (Wpt. Trace of the route (view W from North Loop Trail) Overview. Travel 5 miles to the North Loop trailhead. The hike to Raintree described herein is only a portion of the North Loop trail, and can also be reached via the Trail Canyon trail to Mummy Springs. Charleston Peak is visible in the center here. It is where the Trailhead Canyon Trail meets the North Loop Trailhead. Mummy Mountain is located in the wooded area of the Spring Mountain range. There is one short set of switchbacks most of the way across the face. Sonny follows a trail below the cliff bands guarding the summit plateau. 07) that look out to the south. A mile and a half up the trail, climb a series of about six short (but steep) switchbacks, then continue through an old burn area. Take US 95 to State Route 157. In this area, the trail has been rerouted off the top of the ridge and does not match the USGS topographic map. This trail junction is watched over by the fabled "Raintree," an enormous old bristlecone pine that is said to be some 3,000 years old. Class 3+ gully to get above the ridgeline. It's solid limestone scrambling/climbing with little exposure. The trail parallels Cockscomb Ridge to the saddle at the junction with the North Loop Trail. Directly ahead is the southern end of the Mummy Mountain ridge. From the outcrop, the trail runs up and down, passes another small saddle with a campsite, and eventually climbs up onto a large saddle with the first view over the crest of the Spring Range to the east (Wpt. This trail runs up into the Mt. 05). My chosen gully to get up the cliff face. Just head along the pretty ridgeline. Initially, the trail is fairly gentle and passes through a forest of tall ponderosa pines and white fir, with an open understory of mountain mahogany and wild currents. This is the trail that will bring us to the grand finale, The Raintree. The trail runs up to some crags below the Mummy's belly and reaches Cave Spring (Wpt. Charleston) between Kyle and Lee Canyons, about 1 hour northwest of Las Vegas. Looking back down the gully I came up, now on the Mummy Mountain plateau. Charleston is 2.0 miles shorter and 750 feet lower than starting at the North Loop trailhead, so if you climb the peak using the Trail Canyon Trail, subtract 2.0 miles from the remaining trail distances. Trail canyon is a shorter albeit steeper way to access Mummy Mountain than the North Loop Trailhead proper, but both trails converge before a small natural spring called Cave Spring. The trail gradually steepens and climbs onto a flat ridgetop that I refer to as “The Viewpoint” (Wpt. The trail parallels Cockscomb Ridge to the saddle at the junction with the North Loop Trail. This is a hike that takes a person past some major Spring Mountain features to one of the best viewpoints in the area. This route goes up Deer Creek to the Mummy Springs trail and then up a maintained trail that is used to hike to Mummy's Toe and knee cap. The trail has a lot of ponderosa pines and aspen trees with good views of Mummy Mountain, Fletcher Peak and Kyle Canyon. The broad North Loop Trail heads to the south end of Mummy Mountain – Mummy's Toes – but we soon left it for the narrow side trail that leads to a rocky point. Just after passing Rancho La Polka Trail, Mummy Mountain Trail is on the right. Continue on the northeast side of Mummy Mountain paralleling the ridge. Or you can hike 2 miles up Trail Canyon. 01), provides access to several trails and routes, including the North Loop Trail (leads to the summit of Mt. This is a 1/3 mile one way, moderately strenuous trail. 11). Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, NV, Find More Hikes in Red Rock Canyon + Spring Mountains. The North Loop trail head has a small parking area, so get here early if you can. Hike up to North Loop and continue north to Rain Tree to Mummy Springs. From the Mummy Mountain summit, follow the well-traveled social trail down a western gully and eventually back to the official trail system of the Spring Mountains. Mummy Head to Toe • 10 summits; Mummy Mountain 11.2 mi route • 1 summit; Mummy the Hard Way from Fletcher Canyon • 2 summits; Mummy The Hard Way from Trail Canyon • 6 summits; Trail Canyon to North Loop, then up the scree slope • 55 summits; Sort by:Most recent Most liked After more research when getting to civilization, I found this wasn't the best option and there is an easier gully route just north of the Mummy Mountain peak. Descend from the summit down the West side of Mummy Mountain through the V-shaped canyon (see the Mummy Mountain West page for directions). Take US 95 to State Route 157. Mummy Mountain Preserve Trust That development slowly encroached on the mountain itself, until in 1997 the Mummy Mountain Preserve Trust was established to preserve the natural landscape of the mountain, primarily along the peaks and ridgelines in a parcel of land that totals about 320 acres. All distances, elevations, and other facts are approximate. This 1.6 miles is … North Loop Trail to The Raintree The Saddle is a junction. The trail runs up to some crags below the Mummy's belly and reaches Cave Spring (Wpt. Mummy Mountain Loop. From town, drive out to the Spring Mountains Visitor Center, then continue to the North Loop Trailhead. Looking back up toward Mummy Mountain on the steep descent social trail. The Trailhead The North Loop Trail is served by a prominent parking area along Hwy 158, a quarter of a mile north of the turn-off for Hilltop Campground, with more parking a … After the short, tight switchbacks, the trail passes cliffs, another saddle with a campsite and view to the north, runs up and down some steep sections, and passes one outcrop promontory were you can walk out from the trail and get some great views down Kyle Canyon (Wpt. Charleston), Raintree, Mummy Springs, and routes up the east side of Mummy Mountain, (e.g., Mummy's Toes, Mummy's Belly). Charleston. After exactly an hour’s walking and 3.4km (2 miles), the Trail Canyon track meets the North Loop Trail. Thanks in advance! A cave-like ledge near the spring is a popular campsite, although it is too close to water. The summit views toward Mummy Mountain were really nice, as were the peaks to the north within the Spring Mountains. I continue along the North Loop Trail toward Mount Charleston. From the parking area, take the Access Trail to Mendoza Trail, and then take Mendoza Trail 0.3 miles. Travel 5 miles to the North Loop trailhead. Here is a closer look at the only weakness in the upper cliff bands. Hiking up Trail Canyon en route to the summit of Mt. Hiking info for Mummy Mountain, Cockscomb Peak, Fletcher Peak, located in Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, Nevada. 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. I'm not sure where the official trail ended, but the social trail ascends steeply to the rocky ridgeline of Mummy Mountain. Continuing down the social trail from Mummy Mountain. Sonny stands on the 3508-metre summit of Mummy Mountain. From the Viewpoint, the trail switchbacks steeply up a forested hillside towards a highpoint (Wpt. Drop 50 feet or so on the left. The trail is really pretty filled with all kinds of beautiful bottlebrush and bristlecone pine trees along the way, and wildflowers everywhere. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/nevada/mummy-spring-trail Other than the standard warnings about hiking in the desert, ...this trail traverses narrow ledges with some serious exposure out near Devil's Thumb. 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. The hillsides are steep in this area, and they get steeper as the trail winds along rocky cliffs towards the Devil's Thumb. The North Loop Trail also leads to Charleston Peak, the highest peak in southern Nevada. At 2.7 miles it reaches the junction of Mummy Spring Trail. Descending Mummy Mountain to the North Loop Trail. Mummy Mountain is the second highest peak in Mt. The trail is located up in the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area (generally referred to as Mt. Cockscomb Peak is that big block. 06). Many of the large old dead trees are still standing, but the area is growing back nicely with shrubs and trees. There are also many interesting fossils (mostly corals and sponges) in the limestone along this section of trail, but don't get distracted and stumble off the trail. From the trailhead (Table 2, Waypoint 01), the trail runs into the forest on a clearly marked and well-maintained trail. Turn left on 157 and turn right onto State Route 158. From the Trail Canyon trailhead, follow the wide path north through a patch of aspens and past a municipal water tank. Hiking time is 15 minutes one way for Mummy Springs Trail PLUS 2.5 hours on either of the main trails. Hiking Coordinates Based on GPS Data (NAD27; UTM Zone 11S). Cockscomb Peak ahead. It's also causing a ton of obvious erosion. 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