Deer Creek Trailhead is located up in the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area (also known as Mt. Charleston) on Deer Creek Road between Kyle and Lee Canyons, about 1 hour northwest of Las Vegas.

From town, drive north on Highway 95 to Kyle Canyon Road (Highway 157; Table 1, Site 0667). Turn left onto Kyle Canyon Road and drive west, past the Spring Mountains Visitor Center, for 17.1 miles to Deer Creek Road (Highway 158; Site 0727).

Link to Trailhead Map.

Turn right onto Deer Creek Road and drive north for 5.5 miles to a large paved parking area on the right (east) side of the road (Site 1039). Watch for the highway sign. The turn into the parking area is just around a curve, so watch for hikers crossing the road. Park here; this is the trailhead.

The trail is on the left (west) side of the road; but for drivers, it is easy to miss signs on the left because the road is curving to the right and drivers will be looking to the right. After parking, look back to see the trail signs.

Deer Creek Trailhead provides access the Deer Creek Picnic Area and trails ranging farther up Deer Creek, including a direct route to the east face of Mummy Mountain.