Humphreys Peak - Sep '08

Photo from the plane. Humphreys Peak is the highest point on the left. Mt. Agassiz and Snow Bowl ski resort on the right. Humphreys Peak (12,633ft = 3,851m) is the highest point of San Francisco Mountain. It is also Arizona's only stratovolcano. San Francisco Mountain is considered Mt. Saint Helens twin because the appearance of both San Francisco Mtn. and Mount Saint Helens is remarkably similar when viewed from looking into both of their bowls.

The summit can be most easily reached by hiking the 4.5 miles (7.2 km) long Humphreys Trail that begins at the Arizona Snow Bowl ski resort.

The first 3 miles the trail gradually climbs the mountain. The trail is very well marked until you reach the saddle.

11,400ft (3,475m) - No camping above this elevation!

The last 1 3/4 miles it gets steeper and more difficult. After the saddle the trail can be hard to find at spots near the top.

The last 1 mile (1.6 km) of the trail traverses the only region of tundra in Arizona, at an elevation of more than 11,500 feet (3,505 m).

Approaching the top of the mountain we had a hail.

Humphreys Peak (12,633ft = 3,851m) was named after General A. A. Humphreys who was a US chief of Engineers.

Coordinates 35°20′40.6″N 111°40′40.6″W / 35.344611, -111.677944 Prominence 6,040 feet (1,841 m)

Beautiful view from the roof of Arizona.

Autumn colors are all over the mountain.

Nice sunset at the Snow Bowl parking lot.