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Humphrey's Peak, Flagstaff

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Humphreys Peak (Hopi: Aaloosaktukwi, Navajo: Dookʼoʼoosłííd) is the highest natural point and the second most prominent peak after Mount Graham in the U.S. state of Arizona , with an elevation of 12,633 feet (3,851 m) and is located within the Kachina Peaks Wilderness in the Coconino National Forest, about 11 miles (17.7 km) north of Flagstaff, Arizona. Humphreys Peak is the highest of a group of dormant volcanic peaks known as the San Francisco Peaks.

The summit can be most easily reached by hiking the 4.8 miles (7.7 km) long Humphreys Summit Trail that begins at the Arizona Snowbowl ski resort in the Coconino National Forest.
Humphreys Peak was named in about 1870 for General Andrew A. Humphreys, a U.S. Army officer who was a Union general during the American Civil War, and who later became Chief of Engineers of the United States Army Corps of Engineers. However, a General Land Office map from 1903 showed the name San Francisco Peak applied to this feature (apparently borrowed from San Francisco Mountain on which the peak stands). Thus the United States Board on Geographic Names approved the variant name in 1911. In 1933, the application of the names was rectified.
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  • By WanderingWithUsTwo
    Humphrey’s Peak is the tallest point in the state of Arizona at just over 12,000 feet (3600M). The mountain is located in Flagstaff which is about 2.5 hours from the Phoenix area and about an hour...  more »
  • By babbettandcaptbill
    Great hike on Aspen loop. Fabulous views from this vantage point. We found out not to believe the trail signs for distance indicators- trail heads start farther in than indicated.  more »
  • By Stefan N
    Very enjoyable hike! The trail up is easy to follow and gradual enough to be fun. However, as we were warned, the false summits do dampen the spirits once you get to the saddle. Views were...  more »
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