Humphreys Peak
Humphreys Peak (Hopi: Aaloosaktukwi, Navajo: Dookʼoʼoosłííd "its summit never melts") is the highest mountain and the second most prominent peak after Mount Graham in the U.S. state of Arizona. Head 4 mi northeast of Fort Valley to reach it. A drive of 1.6 mi reaches Arizona Snowbowl.
A mountain, 4 mi northeast of Fort Valley
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 15°. When to go ↓
Fort Valley is the nearest base
Fort Valley is 4 miles southwest, with 7 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jul and Aug
July and August are the mild months, with highs of 72–75°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Humphreys Peak
Humphreys Peak (Hopi: Aaloosaktukwi, Navajo: Dookʼoʼoosłííd "its summit never melts") is the highest mountain and the second most prominent peak after Mount Graham in the U.S. state of Arizona. With an elevation of 12,637 feet (3,852 m), it is located within the Kachina Peaks Wilderness in the Coconino National Forest, about 11 miles (17.7 km) north of Flagstaff, Arizona. Humphreys Peak is the highest of a group of dormant volcanic peaks known as the San Francisco Peaks.
- Type
- Mountain
- Elevation
- 12,621 ft
- Wikipedia readers
- 55K a year
Staying near Humphreys Peak
The first towns with rooms are Flagstaff (100) and Fort Valley (7).
Flagstaff
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
77,260 people
12 mi south of Humphreys Peak
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Humphreys Peak | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff | 12 mi south | 15 min | 100 64 hotels · 18 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 4 campgrounds · 5 RV parks | 77,260 | $553K | C− |
| Fort Valley 23% vacation homes | 4 mi southwest | 5 min | 7 4 hotels · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 1,761 | $905K | — |
| Timberline-Fernwood | 8 mi east | 10 min | 4 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds | 1,973 | $621K | — |
| Williams | 29 mi west | 45 min | 56 28 hotels · 10 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 5 lodges & cabins · 8 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 3,473 | $477K | D |
| Bellemont | 11 mi southwest | 15 min | 5 2 hotels · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 1,701 | $534K | — |
| Doney Park | 11 mi southeast | 15 min | 3 1 lodge or cabins · 2 RV parks | 6,253 | $613K | — |
| Kachina Village | 18 mi south | 25 min | 4 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 3,212 | $414K | — |
| Oak Creek Canyon 54% vacation homes | 28 mi south | 40 min | 12 1 inn or B&B · 8 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 356 | $411K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
More near Humphreys Peak
Every place here is under 60 miles away.
Big draw55 mi National ParkGrand Canyon National Park4.4M visitors a year
12 mi Ski areaArizona Snowbowl53 runs · 2,368 ft vertical
210 mi National MonumentSunset Crater Volcano National Monument108K visitors a year
51 mi National MonumentMontezuma Castle National Monument320K visitors a year
324 mi MountainRoden Crater
60 mi City parkStandin' on the Corner Park
40 mi Scenic railwayGrand Canyon Railway
37 mi MountainCathedral RockPhoto credits
Grand Canyon National Park: Marek Ślusarczyk (Tupungato) Photo portfolio, CC BY 3.0 · Arizona Snowbowl: Frederick Dennstedt from los angeles, usa, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument: National Park Service, Public domain · Montezuma Castle National Monument: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Roden Crater: Unknown, Public domain · Standin' on the Corner Park: Tpaairman, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Grand Canyon Railway: Drew Jacksich from San Jose, CA, The Republic of California, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Cathedral Rock: Terrydarc, CC BY-SA 3.0
Questions about Humphreys Peak
What town is Humphreys Peak near?
Fort Valley, AZ, about 4 miles southwest.
When is the best time to visit Humphreys Peak?
July and August, with highs of 72–75°.
What is the closest airport to Humphreys Peak?
Flagstaff Pulliam (FLG), about 14 miles away. The nearest big hub is Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX), about 133 miles.
Where should I stay near Humphreys Peak?
Flagstaff (12 mi, 100 places to stay), Fort Valley (4 mi, 7 places to stay) and Timberline-Fernwood (8 mi, 4 places to stay).
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.