Alpine summit trail ascending through conifer forests and tundra to the highest point in the state, offering panoramic views of the Grand Canyon, Painted Desert, and surrounding volcanic peaks.
General Information
Trail access may be restricted during winter storms or fire danger
No permit required for day hiking
How to Get There
From Flagstaff, AZ (14 mi): Take US-180 N for 7 miles, turn right onto Snowbowl Rd (FR 516), and continue 7.4 miles to the lower parking lot; the trailhead is at the north end.
Overview
Humphreys Peak is Arizona’s highest point at 12,637 feet, the summit of the dormant volcanic San Francisco Peaks in the Kachina Peaks Wilderness of Coconino National Forest, about 11 miles north of Flagstaff. On a clear day, hikers can see across much of the state. The peaks are sacred to the Hopi and other tribes.
The most popular route is the 4.8-mile Humphreys Summit Trail, which starts at the Arizona Snowbowl ski resort. The peak was named around 1870 for General Andrew A. Humphreys, a Union general in the Civil War.
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