📜 Arizona's highest peak, sacred to Native American tribes.
🔍 Strenuous hike with alpine tundra at the summit.
🏔️ Reach Arizona's highest point
🚶 Challenge yourself on a strenuous hike
🌲 Experience diverse ecosystems from forest to alpine tundra
⛷️ Skiing destination in winter
⚠️ Strenuous hike, not for beginners
⚡ Risk of lightning and monsoon storms in summer
❄️ Avalanche-prone and icy in winter, requires mountaineering gear
💨 Very windy in spring
🗓️ Best time: Late spring through early fall (after snow melt, before storms).
⏰ Start early to avoid afternoon thunderstorms.
💧 Bring 2-3+ liters of water, no sources on trail.
🎒 Pack layered clothing, warm hat, gloves, sun protection, map/GPS, first-aid.
🐕 Dogs allowed, but consider their abilities.
🛌 Acclimatize in Flagstaff to reduce altitude sickness risk.
Large parking area near Arizona Snowbowl upper lodge.
Round-Trip Distance: ~9 miles
Elevation Gain: 3,300–3,400 ft
Typical Time: 5–8 hours
Trail Type: Out & Back
Trailhead Elevation: ~9,200 ft
Two false summits, keep going to the true high point.
Last updated 6 days ago
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