May 05 2025
Rising dramatically above the high desert and pine forests of northern Arizona, the San Francisco Peaks form one of the most recognizable mountain landscapes in the American Southwest. Their highest summit, Humphreys Peak, is the highest point in Arizona, reaching a current National Geodetic Survey elevation of approximately 12,637 feet (3,851.9 meters). Although the individual …
Apr 02 2024
Kendrick Peak | Kendrick Mountain Kendrick Peak is one of the dominant mountains of northern Arizona, rising to approximately 10,424 feet (3,177 meters) northwest of Flagstaff. Also known as Kendrick Mountain and historically as Mount Kendrick, the peak is a major volcanic landmark of the San Francisco Volcanic Field and the centerpiece of the Kendrick …
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 …
Feb 27 2024
Fremont Peak Rising along the broken rim of the San Francisco Peaks north of Flagstaff, Fremont Peak is one of Arizona’s loftiest and most impressive mountains. At approximately 11,967 feet (3,648 meters) above sea level, Fremont Peak ranks as the third-highest summit in Arizona, behind only Humphreys Peak and Agassiz Peak. Unlike nearby Humphreys Peak, …
