Humphreys Peak is a must for active and adventurous visitors. While most people imagine dry, flatland deserts when thinking of Arizona, Humphreys Peak is the tallest mountain (and only stratovolcano) in the state reaching 12,000 feet high. The mountain offers two trails to reach the top, the Humphreys Peak trail and the Weatherford Trail, with the former being the more accessible option totaling 4 ¾ miles long. Most guides describe the hike up to be somewhat strenuous, however many visitors review the hike to be easy/moderate for those with average physical capacity. Plan your visit from June to October (known to be the best climbing months), and your effort will definitely be worth the while as you reach the peak and marvel at sights as far as the Grand Canyon and the Desert Mountain.

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