Mummy Mountain is Preserved Paradise Valley Real Estate

Intimately nestled in the midst of the Phoenix metropolitan area, Paradise Valley, Arizona encompasses a scant 16-or-so square miles, but the majesty of her mountains and desert landscape rivals anything seen in Arizona?s numerous posh communities. In fact, although Paradise Valley?s real estate is relatively small in terms of its land and population, its plethora of multi-million-dollar mansions, spectacular estates and stunning topography have made it one of the state?s premiere tourist destinations. Adding to the wonders of Paradise Valley are a dozen or so exclusive resorts and some of the best-known natural formations in all of Arizona, including Camelback Mountain and Mummy Mountain.

Speaking of Mummy Mountain (so-named because way back when, an old miner named Charlie Mieg decided that the mountain closely resembled an Egyptian mummy lying down), a non-profit group known as the Mummy Mountain Preserve Trust was created to help preserve the mountain?s rugged terrain. In fact, the group?s goal, as stated on their website, is ?to perpetuate the natural landscape, desert plants, wildlife and scenic beauty of the mountain areas of the Town?.Similar trusts have been created that have succeeded in saving the treasures of Camelback Mountain and the Phoenix Mountains. The Mummy Mountain Preserve Trust?s intention is to protect as much land on the mountain as possible from further development, to help ensure that future generations will be able to enjoy a lasting gift of sensational scenery right in the heart of Paradise Valley.

The Trust?s website also indicates that they are seeking to add approximately 100 acres located on the upper reaches of Mummy Mountain to the 217 acres already a part of the Preserve area.

Those who participate in the Mummy Mountain Preserve Trust can receive tax benefits and contribute to the preservation of this magnificent mountain landmark.