Mar 27 2024
Agassiz Peak Rising above Flagstaff in northern Arizona, Agassiz Peak is the second-highest mountain in the state and one of the principal summits of the San Francisco Peaks. Its steep volcanic slopes climb to more than 12,350 feet, reaching an alpine environment found almost nowhere else in Arizona. Agassiz Peak is especially distinctive because its …
Mar 27 2024
Sentinel Peak | “A” Mountain Rising immediately west of downtown Tucson, Sentinel Peak is one of southern Arizona’s most recognizable landmarks. Better known locally as “A” Mountain, the compact volcanic summit reaches about 2,900 feet above sea level and provides sweeping views over Tucson, the Santa Cruz River valley, and the mountain ranges surrounding the …
Mar 24 2024
Ulugh Muztagh | Muztag | Muztag Feng | Mount Muztag Hidden deep within the Kunlun Mountains of western China, Ulugh Muztagh is one of Asia’s most remote major summits. Rising to approximately 6,973 meters (22,877 feet) on the boundary between Xinjiang and the Tibet Autonomous Region, the heavily glaciated mountain stands amid an immense landscape …
Mar 24 2024
Bukadaban Feng Rising from the immense high-altitude wilderness of western China, Bukadaban Feng is one of the great remote summits of the Kunlun Mountains. The heavily glaciated mountain reaches 6,860 meters (22,507 feet) on the boundary between Qinghai and Xinjiang, making it the highest point in Qinghai Province. Bukadaban Feng is also an ultra-prominent peak, …
Mar 24 2024
Yuzhu Peak | Sob Gangri | Yushu Feng Rising above the immense high plateau of Qinghai Province, Yuzhu Peak is the highest mountain in the eastern Kunlun Mountains. The snow-covered summit reaches 6,178 meters (20,269 feet) and stands above a landscape of glaciers, alpine steppe, barren ridges, and broad valleys near the northern edge of …
Mar 24 2024
Liushi Shan | Kunlun Goddess Rising to 7,167 meters (23,513 feet) in one of the most isolated corners of western China, Liushi Shan is generally recognized as the highest mountain in the Kunlun Mountains. Also known as Kunlun Goddess Peak, Liushi Feng, and Aksai Chin I, the heavily glaciated summit stands on the boundary between …
Mar 16 2024
Spruce Mountain Spruce Mountain rises to approximately 7,699 feet (2,347 meters) in the Bradshaw Mountains of central Arizona. Located south of Prescott in Yavapai County, the forested summit is part of Prescott National Forest and is best known for its historic fire lookout, high-country picnic area, and the popular Groom Creek Loop Trail. Unlike the …
Mar 16 2024
Granite Mountain Granite Mountain is one of the most recognizable landmarks surrounding Prescott, Arizona. Rising to approximately 7,630 feet (2,326 meters) in Yavapai County, the massive granite peak forms the high point of the Sierra Prieta and dominates the landscape northwest of the city. The mountain is protected within the Granite Mountain Wilderness, a 9,799-acre …
Mar 12 2024
Finger Rock Finger Rock is a slender stone pinnacle rising high above Tucson in the Santa Catalina Mountains of southern Arizona. Its unmistakable profile—a narrow rock spire resembling an index finger pointing toward the sky—has made it one of the most recognizable natural landmarks on Tucson’s northern skyline. The true summit of Finger Rock reaches …
Mar 12 2024
Bixler Mountain Bixler Mountain is a forested volcanic summit in northern Arizona, rising immediately west of Bill Williams Mountain near the city of Williams. The mountain reaches approximately 8,413 feet (2,564 meters) in Coconino County and lies within Kaibab National Forest. Although overshadowed by 9,260-foot Bill Williams Mountain, Bixler Mountain is a distinct summit with …
