Route Climbed: Mt. Humphreys Trail Date Climbed: Various
I've climbed this mountain many times, and it's always a great hike. It's probably the easiest of all the tall points in the western states. Nevertheless, you need to give it the due respect for any alpine hike. The weather is really unpredictable given how wide open the plateau is near this mountain.
The hike through the forest is just down-right pleasant with the smell of the pine and the soft earth. Once you get past the saddle between Humphreys and Agassiz, the conditions take a dramatic turn. Forest turns into barren volcanic rock, and there are no less than 3 false peaks to drain your resolve. The Arizona sun is twice as deadly up here, and storms occur frequently. The view from the summit is awesome though. On a clear day you can see the Grand Canyon.
Route Climbed: Standard Route/Humphreys Trail Date Climbed: February 16th 2002
On Saturday, Feb 16th, I made the summit of Arizona's Highest Peak (Humphrey's ... 12,633 ft.) just after noon Mountain Standard Time. It marks my 25th state highpoint and first summit in Arizona.
It was a brisk and sometimes blustery day. In one picture you can see the tail of my hat trailing-out horizontally behind me. Nonetheless, I enjoyed 100 miles views that included much of Northern Arizona, the remnants of an extinct volcanic range and even a sliver of the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.
Snow was light through the trees and only patchy from the saddle to the summit.
Route Climbed: Kachina/Humphreys Date Climbed: September 30, 2001
Two and half hours to summit. Aspens were totally awsome gold at this time of the year. The rare Bristlecone Pines(Pinus longeava) near the top are a sight. On the Southern side of this mountain trees grow up to 12,200 feet, the highest in the USA.
Route Climbed: Standard trail Date Climbed: June 1993
My son Ryan and I had hoped to climb with friends, but they couldn't wait for us and were already gone from the parking lot. We didn't expect snow when we left home, but there had been huge amounts of snow the previous winter, and much remained. Ryan didn't have decent boots for snow, so when he got to it he turned back. He was 14 at the time. I went on to the summit in no great hurry, but never saw my friends. I descended the ski bowl, which I assumed they must have done. By the time I got back to the car it was just after sunset, and Ryan was pretty upset, worried that I might not make it before dark. It was a joyful reunion.
Route Climbed: normal route Date Climbed: september 2000
I was in Flagstaff to visit my girlfriend and a day she was busy at school so I decide to climb the Humphreys Peak. Anyway, when you like mountain, it's impossible to not going on because the peak stand before you in Flagstaff and seems to scoff at you. It's a very easy climb during summer. 2 hours walk on trail. Just behind, Mt Agassiz offers a very nice view on Flagstaff but don't worth the 500$ fine you get if you are caught!
Route Climbed: Snow Bowl Trail, Aubineau Canyon, Weatherford Trail Date Climbed: to many dates to remember
I have no clue how many times i hiked this mountain. The first time i attempted it was when i was 9 years old. I did not make it due to altitude sickness. The first time I made it to the top was when i was 13. That same day we hiked mt. Fremont. In the summer i would use it to train for backpacking trips in Colorado. The hardest approach was through Aubineau Canyon. The trail is Easy through the canyon, but the 2,000 foot climb up to the peak was very difficult. The rocks are loose so you slide with every step up.
Route Climbed: Standard Trail Date Climbed: March, 1998
I picked up my friend John Wang at the Phoenix airport at 12:30am, and we immediately drove north for a couple hours to the Humphreys Peak trailhead. We didn't know what kind of terrain to expect, so we brought crampons and ice-axes, but they turned out to be unnecessary. It was about 4:00am when we finally left the car, hiking across a ski slope and into the woods. There hadn't been much snow near the trailhead, but as soon as we entered the woods it started to really look and feel like winter. At about 11,800 ft, we reached a saddle from which the rest of the route was clearly visible. John was moving pretty slowly at this point, so we discussed our options. I think a combination of general fatigue, altitude, and a lack of sleep was getting to John. He decided to stay at the saddle while I continued to the summit. The ridge to the top was an enjoyable stroll through terrain that seemed completely out of place in Arizona. After a few minutes, I reached the summit, tagged it, and turned around. Our descent was uneventful. We got back to the car before noon.
callthedoctor - Aug 25, 2002 5:26 pm
Route Climbed: Weatherford via Inner Basin Date Climbed: Aug. 24, 2002Great hike...14 plus miles...very strenous from the 8600 foot Locket Meadow TH. Round trip was 8 hours...
Awesome weather except for all the smoke from the nearby fires....
callthedoctor - Aug 25, 2002 5:20 pm
Route Climbed: Humphrey's Date Climbed: Sept. 9, 2001My first climb up Humphrey's....
Great Views, but chilly and windy on top...
mountaindog - Jul 30, 2002 4:55 am
Route Climbed: Standard Trail - Winter Date Climbed: Numerous times 97-99Great snow training route in winter. Excellent views.
charles97 - Jul 10, 2002 11:16 am
Route Climbed: Mt. Humphreys Trail Date Climbed: VariousI've climbed this mountain many times, and it's always a great hike. It's probably the easiest of all the tall points in the western states. Nevertheless, you need to give it the due respect for any alpine hike. The weather is really unpredictable given how wide open the plateau is near this mountain.
The hike through the forest is just down-right pleasant with the smell of the pine and the soft earth. Once you get past the saddle between Humphreys and Agassiz, the conditions take a dramatic turn. Forest turns into barren volcanic rock, and there are no less than 3 false peaks to drain your resolve. The Arizona sun is twice as deadly up here, and storms occur frequently. The view from the summit is awesome though. On a clear day you can see the Grand Canyon.
tedde1 - Mar 27, 2002 2:02 pm
Route Climbed: main trail Date Climbed: May 2000Carried my daughter to the top of this one. Lots of loose material, watched nearby forest fires all the way up.
Machimoodus - Feb 19, 2002 11:26 am
Route Climbed: Standard Route/Humphreys Trail Date Climbed: February 16th 2002On Saturday, Feb 16th, I made the summit of Arizona's Highest Peak (Humphrey's ... 12,633 ft.) just after noon Mountain Standard Time. It marks my 25th state highpoint and first summit in Arizona.
It was a brisk and sometimes blustery day. In one picture you can see the tail of my hat trailing-out horizontally behind me. Nonetheless, I enjoyed 100 miles views that included much of Northern Arizona, the remnants of an extinct volcanic range and even a sliver of the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.
Snow was light through the trees and only patchy from the saddle to the summit.
dharmadog - Nov 7, 2001 9:04 pm
Route Climbed: Kachina/Humphreys Date Climbed: September 30, 2001Two and half hours to summit. Aspens were totally awsome gold at this time of the year. The rare Bristlecone Pines(Pinus longeava) near the top are a sight. On the Southern side of this mountain trees grow up to 12,200 feet, the highest in the USA.
tiogap - Aug 16, 2001 9:52 pm
Route Climbed: Standard route Date Climbed: Sept. 1981, Oct. 2000This is a beuatiful peak. Climbed it twice from the Arizona Snowbowl. want to try other routes
Bob Bolton - Apr 5, 2001 11:54 pm
Route Climbed: Standard trail Date Climbed: June 1993My son Ryan and I had hoped to climb with friends, but they couldn't wait for us and were already gone from the parking lot. We didn't expect snow when we left home, but there had been huge amounts of snow the previous winter, and much remained. Ryan didn't have decent boots for snow, so when he got to it he turned back. He was 14 at the time. I went on to the summit in no great hurry, but never saw my friends. I descended the ski bowl, which I assumed they must have done. By the time I got back to the car it was just after sunset, and Ryan was pretty upset, worried that I might not make it before dark. It was a joyful reunion.
frite72 - Mar 29, 2001 9:43 pm
Route Climbed: normal route Date Climbed: september 2000I was in Flagstaff to visit my girlfriend and a day she was busy at school so I decide to climb the Humphreys Peak. Anyway, when you like mountain, it's impossible to not going on because the peak stand before you in Flagstaff and seems to scoff at you. It's a very easy climb during summer. 2 hours walk on trail. Just behind, Mt Agassiz offers a very nice view on Flagstaff but don't worth the 500$ fine you get if you are caught!
Steven Cross - Mar 23, 2001 1:44 pm
Route Climbed: Snow Bowl Trail, Aubineau Canyon, Weatherford Trail Date Climbed: to many dates to rememberI have no clue how many times i hiked this mountain. The first time i attempted it was when i was 9 years old. I did not make it due to altitude sickness. The first time I made it to the top was when i was 13. That same day we hiked mt. Fremont. In the summer i would use it to train for backpacking trips in Colorado. The hardest approach was through Aubineau Canyon. The trail is Easy through the canyon, but the 2,000 foot climb up to the peak was very difficult. The rocks are loose so you slide with every step up.
Josh - Mar 23, 2001 1:30 pm
Route Climbed: Standard Trail Date Climbed: March, 1998I picked up my friend John Wang at the Phoenix airport at 12:30am, and we immediately drove north for a couple hours to the Humphreys Peak trailhead. We didn't know what kind of terrain to expect, so we brought crampons and ice-axes, but they turned out to be unnecessary. It was about 4:00am when we finally left the car, hiking across a ski slope and into the woods. There hadn't been much snow near the trailhead, but as soon as we entered the woods it started to really look and feel like winter. At about 11,800 ft, we reached a saddle from which the rest of the route was clearly visible. John was moving pretty slowly at this point, so we discussed our options. I think a combination of general fatigue, altitude, and a lack of sleep was getting to John. He decided to stay at the saddle while I continued to the summit. The ridge to the top was an enjoyable stroll through terrain that seemed completely out of place in Arizona. After a few minutes, I reached the summit, tagged it, and turned around. Our descent was uneventful. We got back to the car before noon.