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Humphreys Peak

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Humphreys Peak

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Humphreys Peak

Name: Humphreys Peak
Rating: 2

Recommended by 8 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Kachina Peaks Wilderness

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Location: Coconino County, Arizona, United States

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1. Humphrey's Peak from Arizona Snowbowl — San Francisco Peaks

17.4km

06:19

1,120m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Humphreys Peak Trail Junction – Humphreys Peak loop from Timberline-Fernwood

25.8km

08:37

1,310m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Caro "Bandit"

February 14, 2023

With 12,637 feet, Humphreys Peak is the highest mountain in the state of Arizona. The dormant stratovolcano is part of the San Francisco Peaks north of Flagstaff. Snowstorms can hit the peak even in May, so be prepared. The view from the top is stunning. You can summit from the south or north, but the southern ascent is way easier and less dangerous. The mountain was named after General Andrew A. Humphreys in 1870.

Georg Koester

June 16, 2025

Highest point in Arizona, at 12,633 feet (3851 meters) Humphreys Peak is one of the most exciting mountain destinations in the state. Part of the rim of a volcanic caldera, the entire Kachina Wilderness I consider a hiking paradise of rugged, untamed outdoor wonder not far from perhaps the biggest hole in the world, the Grand Canyon. ⛰️🌲💚🌄Hiking from the snowbowl, this trail consists of an unrelenting upward tour over rocks and roots with grades as high as 26% and at that worth every step. 🤠💛😊

Georg Koester

June 16, 2025

Google's AI also summarized this mountain and its history as: "Humphreys Peak, the highest point in Arizona, and the Kachina Peaks Wilderness, where it's located, have a rich history deeply intertwined with Native American culture, exploration, and geological events. The peaks are sacred to various tribes, particularly the Hopi, who believe Kachina spirits reside there. The wilderness area itself was established in 1984 to protect the unique volcanic landscape and the surrounding ecosystem."

This was gathered from the following links, which provide further in-depth information: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kachina_Peaks_Wilderness
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Francisco_Peaks
fs.usda.gov/r03/coconino/recreation/groups/kachina-peaks-wilderness
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coconino_National_Forest
arizonahighways.com/humphreys-peak
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humphreys_Peak
azgs.arizona.edu/photo/san-francisco-peaks-inner-basin
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Location: Coconino County, Arizona, United States

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1. Humphrey's Peak from Arizona Snowbowl — San Francisco Peaks

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