Muckanaght is a grassy, craggy steep cone at the head of three valleys. It's well tucked away and requires a good level of fitness and ability on steep ground. The great views includes some neighbouring bens, Diamond and Tully hills, Mweelrea, Ben Gorm and the Sheffreys.
It's usually tackled as part of a circuit of either the Glencorbet, Owenglin or Polladirk valleys, but it can also be climbed directly. All routes involve at least 5-6 hrs up and down.

NE. Park with care in Glencorbet, just after the bridge at L79914 57378 A. As of Apr '21 there aren't many parking options so, if you're stuck, call to one of the houses for permission.
Walk up the road until a wide track heads off to the left. Follow this track into the glen and across the Kylemore River from where you have options – head first for Benbaun or Benfree or either of the two cols at L78044 54293 B or L77344 54217 C. Once you reach the col between B'free and M, climb v steeply to the W to attain the summit.

SW. From Owenglin valley, park at L74378 51283 D. Head E along forest trails, breaking out into open country at approx. L76675 52709 E. Go steeply N up the valley to L76208 53989 F and from here it's an easy walk to the summit.

N. From Benbrack be advised that the N slopes are v steep and craggy and would be v challenging in rain and mist.

E. The approach from Benfree is a lot easier although still steep.

Notable tracks incl. track/2440, track/1454 track/1710, the latter involving 23k and 2,000 ascent. Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/182/comment/4942/