Mummy Mountain, Mountain summit in Rocky Mountain National Park, Larimer County, Colorado, USA
Mummy Mountain is a summit in the Mummy Range within Rocky Mountain National Park that rises to approximately 13,400 feet. The mountain displays steep slopes and varied rock formations visible throughout the ascent.
The name comes from the mountain's profile, which resembles a reclining Egyptian mummy when seen from certain angles. The summit rises to 13,430 feet (4,093 m) in the Mummy Range, inside Rocky Mountain National Park, 8.5 miles northwest by north of Estes Park in Larimer County. It is one of Colorado's thirteeners.
The name comes from the mountain's profile, which early settlers likened to an Egyptian mummy when seen from certain angles. The peak lies 8.5 miles northwest by north of Estes Park, in Larimer County, and is a thirteener at 13,430 feet.
The ascent requires mountain hiking experience and solid fitness due to the lengthy and demanding route. Visitors should start early, plan for good weather, and bring plenty of water.
Mummy Mountain reaches 13,430 feet (4,093 m), making it one of Colorado's thirteeners. It stands 8.5 miles (13.7 km) northwest by north of Estes Park, on a bearing of 323°, inside Rocky Mountain National Park in Larimer County.
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