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Hiking to Humphreys Peak in the Coconino National Forest

July 1, 2019 By Richard Oppelaar Leave a Comment

Hiking Humphreys Peak

The highest point in all of Arizona, Humphreys Peak towers above the surrounding region. Millions of years ago a massive stratovolcano called San Francisco Mountain stood around 16,000 feet tall, but it eventually collapsed leaving an arc of peaks which rim the Inner Basin. Hike through a beautiful forest of conifers and aspens up along the […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 8-10 miles, Arizona, Coconino National Forest, dog-friendly, Flagstaff, Humphreys Peak, Kachina Peaks Wilderness, peakbagging, Six-Pack of Peaks, State High Points, strenuous, vista

Hiking to Mount Elden in the Coconino National Forest

May 24, 2019 By Richard Oppelaar 5 Comments

Hiking Mount Elden in the Coconino National Forest

Take a hike up Mount Elden and perch yourself atop Flagstaff. This route starts out on the Fatman’s Loop, then splits off to climb all the way to Elden Lookout standing at over 9,000 ft. From the top you are rewarded with sweeping views of O’Leary and the San Francisco Peaks. Getting to the Mount […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 3-6 miles, Arizona, Coconino National Forest, dog-friendly, Flagstaff, Mount Elden, out of bounds, peak, peakbagging, scenic, Six-Pack of Peaks, strenuous

Hiking to Kendrick Peak in the Kaibab National Forest

April 12, 2019 By Richard Oppelaar 2 Comments

Hiking Kendrick Peak in Flagstaff, Arizona

One of the tallest mountains in the San Francisco volcanic field, Kendrick Peak offers spectacular views stretching from Humphreys Peak to the Grand Canyon. The trail begins in a quintessential ponderosa pine forest, travels up through a decades old burn area, and passes by a century-old historic cabin. At the very top, enjoy the scenery from […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 8-10 miles, Arizona, dog-friendly, Flagstaff, Kaibab National Forest, Kendrick Peak, peak, peakbagging, Six-Pack of Peaks

Hiking to O’Leary Peak Lookout

March 25, 2019 By Richard Oppelaar 1 Comment

Hiking O'Leary Peak in Flagstaff Arizona (1600x900)

Hiking O’Leary Peak will take you to the edge of a millennia old lava flow, and up high above to look down on the cinder cone that created it. From the lookout tower at the top of this lava dome, you’ll look into the heart of the San Francisco Peaks, marvel at the size of […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 8-10 miles, Arizona, Coconino National Forest, dog-friendly, Flagstaff, O'Leary Peak, peakbagging, Six-Pack of Peaks, strenuous

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