Mummy Mountain, Mountain summit in Spring Mountains, Nevada, United States.
Mummy Mountain is a summit in the Spring Mountains of Nevada, located within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest not far from Las Vegas. The peak rises above the surrounding desert terrain and is covered in rocky slopes with scattered vegetation that changes with altitude.
Mummy Mountain is the second-highest peak of the Spring Mountains, reaching 3,504 metres, and lies within the Mount Charleston Wilderness and Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Its name comes from its profile resembling an Egyptian sarcophagus, with a northern head above Lee Canyon, a rounded main summit as the body, and southern cliffs called Mummy's Toe. The most common route leaves the North Loop Trail or Trail Canyon near the ridge between Mummy Mountain and Mount Charleston, then follows a steep scree slope and a faint climber's trail to a class 3 chute and the flat summit plateau.
The name comes from the mountain's profile, which resembles an Egyptian sarcophagus: the northern outcrop above Lee Canyon forms the head, the rounded main summit the body, and the southern rise called Mummy's Toe the feet. The outline is clearest from U.S. Route 95 east of the range.
Good hiking boots and warm layers are a must, since weather at this elevation can shift quickly even on a clear day. The path includes steep and rocky sections, so moving at a steady pace and watching your footing will make the outing safer.
The mountain takes its name from the shape of its ridgeline, which from certain spots in the valley below looks like a mummy lying flat, with a recognizable head and feet. This silhouette effect is most visible from the Las Vegas side on clear days.
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