Quick Summary:

  • Arizona is home to some of the most majestic peaks in the country, including Humphreys Peak; with an elevation of 12,633 feet, it is the highest point in the state and a popular hiking destination.
  • If you're more interested in beautiful landscapes than hiking, there are plenty of stunning mountains formed from volcanic lava.
  • Don't hesitate to plan a day or weekend trip – the state's sunny southern location means that there are plenty of mountains to visit all year round.


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1. Agassiz Peak ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Agassiz Peak | Arizona Mountains
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2. Agathla Peak ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Agathla Peak | Arizona Mountains
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3. Baboquivari Peak Wilderness

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Baboquivari Peak Wilderness | Arizona Mountains
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4. Boundary Cone

Boundary Cone | Arizona Mountains
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5. Camelback Mountain, Arizona

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Camelback Mountain, Arizona | Arizona Mountains
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6. Carr Peak

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Carr Peak | Arizona Mountains
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7. Cat Mountain

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Cat Mountain | Arizona Mountains
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8. Chiricahua Mountains

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Chiricahua Mountains | Arizona Mountains
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9. Four Peaks

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Four Peaks | Arizona Mountains
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10. Fremont Peak

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Fremont Peak | Arizona Mountains
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11. Humphreys Peak

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Humphreys Peak | Arizona Mountains
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12. Miller Peak

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Miller Peak | Arizona Mountains
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13. Mount Baldy

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Mount Baldy | Arizona Mountains
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14. Mount Graham

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Mount Graham | Arizona Mountains
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15. Mount Lemmon

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Mount Lemmon | Arizona Mountains
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16. Picacho Peak

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Picacho Peak | Arizona Mountains
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17. Piestewa Peak

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Piestewa Peak | Arizona Mountains
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18. Rincon Mountains, Arizona

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Rincon Mountains, Arizona | Arizona Mountains
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19. San Francisco Peaks

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San Francisco Peaks | Arizona Mountains
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20. Santa Catalina Mountains

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Santa Catalina Mountains | Arizona Mountains
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21. Santa Rita Mountains

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Santa Rita Mountains | Arizona Mountains
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22. South Mountain

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South Mountain | Arizona Mountains
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23. Superstition Mountains

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Superstition Mountains | Arizona Mountains
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24. Temple-Hayden (A Mountain)

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Temple-Hayden (A Mountain) | Arizona Mountains
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25. White Mountains

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White Mountains | Arizona Mountains
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