Mid-Week Charleston Series: Mummy Mountain

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Questions or Comments? Text Jim at 702-515-9824

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📌 This hike includes the infamous scree slope with a gain of 800' in 1/2 mile, follows a ridge, and then goes up a short class 3 notch with loose rock to reach the summit. Mummy Mountain (aka Mummy's Belly) is the 2nd highest peak in southern Nevada.

This event is cross-posted with 52 Peak Club Founder's Deck.

HIKE STATISTICS:

• Trailhead: Echo
• Distance: 10.5 miles
• Summit: 11,542 feet
• Elevation Gain: 3,900 feet
• Altitude: 7,642 – 11,542 feet
• Difficulty: Extremely Strenuous
• Class: Class 1 & 2 trail plus a short section of scrambling
• Exposure: None
• Pace: Slow to Moderate ⁞ Conversational
• Duration: 9.0 hours (includes driving)

GEAR:

• Hiking boots or trail shoes are required; gaiters are optional
• Adjustable trekking poles and gloves are highly recommended
• 2-3L of water, sun protection, snacks & electrolytes
• Carry a windbreaker, warm gloves, and hat when hiking in the Mt Charleston area
• Carry rain gear during monsoon season

OTHER:

• No guests, children, pets, or event crashers.
• Everyone starts on the Waitlist. You must be on the Going list to attend.

MEETUP/CARPOOL LOCATION:
Please arrive by 5:50am; we leave at 6:00am. Meet in Santa Fe Casino East parking garage, go up ramp to 3rd floor, turn RIGHT, then right again, go half-way back toward the east facing wall, park in Section 3C. Each passenger is asked to pay their driver $5 for gas.

There is limited parking at Mt Charleston trailheads, so carpooling is mandatory!

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Tentative Schedule:
9/5 - Little Zion & Hidden Arches (Explorer's)
9/7 - Scrambling Skills - Beginner Level
9/9 - Mummy Mtn (Founder's)
9/12 - North Loop Trail Fall Colors
9/15 - Scrambling Skills - Advanced Beginner Level
9/18-20 - Big Pine Lakes (CA) - this event is full
9/26 - South Loop Trail Fall Colors (Liz' group Telescope Peak)
10/3 - Lovell Canyon (Grand Canyon?)
10/10 - Candy Cliffs / Yant Flats (UT)
10/17 - Scrambling Skills - Beginner Level
10/24 - Scrambling Skills - Advanced Beginner Level
10/31 - Scrambling Skills - Beginner Intermediate Level
11/7 - Scrambling Skills - Intermediate Level

DISCLAIMER:
Please be aware that your Meetup organizers are not tour guides or park rangers. Expect the same risks and take the same precautions you would take if you were hiking alone. You are solely responsible for your own safety and well-being. By signing up for and/or attending this Meetup event, you acknowledge, understand, accept, and agree that hiking and other outdoor activities can be dangerous and can cause serious bodily injury and possibly death. The organizers of this group and current and former members cannot be held responsible or liable in any way for the actions of any participant - including you - at any event. All attendees participate in an event at their own risk and are solely responsible for any damage to their property, and/or any injury to themselves or their guests. By signing up for this event, you affirm that you understand this disclaimer and that you knowingly and voluntarily agree not to bring any type of claim arising out of or related to this Meetup event against the organizers of this Meetup group.