highest mts in arizona
Humphry's Peak (not to be confused with Mt Humphrey's in the Sierra) in the Coconino National Forest, is the tallest summit in all of Arizona. It is part of the San Francisco Peaks, a volcanic mountain range 9 miles north of Flagstaff, Arizona.
A common misperception is that this peak is the highest in Arizona because you unable to see Humphry's Peak behind it from Flagstaff, Arizona. It's summit is 12,356 feet above sea level. The mountain is closed to climbers in winter due to snow and protecting the fragile tundra enviroment.
All trails are open from sunrise to sunset daily, and there is no charge to hike in city parks. From highest to lowest, these are the Seven Summits of Phoenix. Camelback Mountain. At 2,704 feet, Camelback Mountain is the Mount Everest of the Valley, its summit offering one of the premier views in Arizona.