Humphreys Peak

American

[huhm-freez] / ˈhʌm friz /

noun

the highest peak in Arizona, in the N, in the San Francisco Mountains: 12,633 feet (3,851 meters).

Humphreys Peak British

/ ˈhʌmfrɪz /

noun

a mountain in N central Arizona, in the San Francisco Peaks: the highest peak in the state. Height: 3862 m (12 670 ft)

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Spired pine trees line the park’s gravel roads, which have names like Ambush Bend and Pony Express, and off in the distance you can see the snow-capped Humphreys Peak.

From Los Angeles Times

Flagstaff Ranger District volunteer coordinator Paul Dawson said the second-most search and rescue calls in the county come from Humphreys Peak.

From Washington Times

The Humphreys Peak trail runs about five miles each way and ends at the highest point in Arizona, 12,600 feet.

From US News

Young, who just graduated from high school, was struck by lightning close to the summit of Humphreys Peak near Flagstaff.

From US News

The Humphreys Peak is the highest in Arizona and often experiences lightning storms, especially during the monsoon season.

From US News

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