Nevada is truly an outdoorsman’s paradise. With so many adventures to choose from, you could fill an entire lifetime by exploring every nook and cranny of our state. However, there’s one particular adventure that should definitely be high up on your list. This hiking trail doesn’t just boast outstanding views and splendid scenery, but it leads you straight to a hidden spring as well. Finding this little-known spot is a satisfying adventure that every nature lover should try at least once.
Seek out a little-known piece of natural beauty when you embark on the Mummy Spring Trail in the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. This awesome 5.8-mile trail will lead you right to a lovely little spring while treating you to some spectacular scenery.
The Mummy Springs Trail is actually an offshoot of the North Loop Trail on Mt. Charleston. Located approximately an hour away from Las Vegas, you'll find the trailhead at the Spring Mountains Visitor Center.
The North Loop Trail is a fairly popular hike in the area, and the trail is well-marked and easy to follow. As you set off, you'll be led into a beautiful landscape of pine tree forest. Farther along the trail, you'll be treated to some grand views of the mountains and even Las Vegas in the distance.
The trail will then start a steep ascent up the east side of Mummy Mountain. Here you'll come across some of the area's famous ancient bristlecone pine trees, including the 3,000-year-old bristlecone known as Raintree.
From here, the trail branches off into the official Mummy Spring Trail. You'll soon spot Mummy Spring located above a group of limestone cliffs. Getting close to it, you'll see water emerging from the ground before lightly trickling down the rocks in a gentle cascade.
The spring is subtle, but it's absolutely beautiful. Comprised of plenty of vegetation, the area is a great place to relax and cool off before heading back down the trail. During the colder months, the spring is even known to completely freeze over.
The Spring Mountains are full of all sorts of hidden treasures and Mummy Spring is one of them that's definitely worth seeking out. Visit this little-known gem and see its beauty for yourself!
Did you know about this hidden spring? Nevada is just full of amazing little-known gems like this one. For more delightfully unknown destinations, check out our list of 7 Hidden Places That Are Nevada’s Best Kept Secrets.
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