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Humphreys Peak

Information

Elevation: 3.851 m
Country: Amerika Serikat (US)
Location / Range: San Francisco Peaks, Kachina Peaks Wilderness, Hutan Nasional Coconino, dekat Flagstaff, Arizona
Mountain type: Puncak tertinggi Negara Bagian Arizona (sisa gunung berapi stratovolcano San Francisco Peaks)
Volcanic?: Yes — volcano
Coordinates: 35.3463, -111.6779
Difficulty: Berat (day hike ~15–16 km PP, tanjakan ~1.000 m, ketinggian & medan tundra alpine terbuka)
Best Season: Juni–Oktober (jalur umumnya bebas salju); mulai subuh untuk menghindari badai petir sore musim monsun
Permits & Rules: Tanpa izin khusus; parkir di Arizona Snowbowl (Hutan Nasional Coconino), tarif harian mungkin berlaku
Hazards: Penyakit ketinggian, badai petir sore (musim monsun akhir musim panas), angin kencang & paparan di atas garis pohon, batu longgar & beberapa puncak palsu menjelang puncak, salju awal/akhir musim

Description

Humphreys Peak (3,851 m / 12,633 ft) is the highest point in the state of Arizona, USA, and the main summit of the San Francisco Peaks—the remains of a large stratovolcano north of Flagstaff. Its summit lies within the Kachina Peaks Wilderness of the Coconino National Forest. The standard route (Humphreys Trail No. 151) starts at the Arizona Snowbowl ski area at about 2,800 m and covers roughly 15–16 km round trip with close to 1,000 m of gain, climbing from dense pine forest into open alpine tundra. The upper section passes several false summits and loose rock requiring some scrambling, while above the treeline strong wind and exposure are the main challenges. Afternoon thunderstorms are common during the late-summer monsoon, so an early start is advised. On a clear day the summit offers views as far as the Grand Canyon.

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Routes

Humphreys Trail No. 151 (dari Arizona Snowbowl)

Berat (day hike ketinggian tinggi)

1 hari (6–9 jam PP)

The standard route to the summit, beginning at the Arizona Snowbowl ski area (~2,800 m). About 15–16 km round trip with close to 1,000 m of gain, climbing from dense pine forest into open alpine tundra and then a rocky ridge with several false summits. Above the treeline, wind and exposure are the main challenge; an early start is advised to avoid afternoon thunderstorms.

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Weatherford Trail

Berat (jalur panjang)

1–2 hari (lebih panjang)

A longer, more gradual alternative to the San Francisco Peaks ridge, following the historic Weatherford road grade before joining the summit area. Less travelled than the Humphreys Trail, it offers a more gradual but considerably longer approach.

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Climbing Experiences

Climbing Humphreys Peak (3,851 m), the roof of Arizona, is typically a demanding ~15–16 km round-trip day hike via the Humphreys Trail from Arizona Snowbowl, rising from pine forest into open alpine tundra. Trip reports stress starting at dawn to beat afternoon monsoon thunderstorms, the wind and exposure above the treeline, the several false summits and loose rock near the top, and the sweeping views as far as the Grand Canyon on clear days. The videos below cover a route guide, a summer ascent, and winter conditions.

References

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