47.53 Arizona, Flagstaff: Volcanoes National Monument: 47.54 Flagstaff: O'Leary Peak 47.55 Flagstaff: Mount Elden, Jenni's favorite 😏

This posting covers 3 hikes with reference to a fourth, the major mount, Humphreys. They are all in Flagstaff, a tough hiking region. We've tried to show the relationhip of the various mountains/volcanoes to each other with just a handful of photographs. You might have gathered that Mount Humphrey's is a brute while Elden finds no love from Jenni. Flagstaff, particularly when covered in ice and snow, is not an easy place to hike. Come to think of it, it's no cakewalk after a big melt either. We find the San Francisco Mountain range, of which Humphreys is the highest, to be tough and unforgiving. We've peaked 3 times over the last few years and I don't believe we're in a hurry to return.

Some color and form in Arizona, plenty of that.

An unhappy Jenni struggling on Mount Elden, a little brother to Mount Humphreys.

A view of a mine from the peak of Elden.

More color in Arizona.

During Autumn/Fall, we approach Elden summit. The towers can be seen to the right.

Across the way and considerably higher, smiles Humphreys.

Down in Volcanoes Monument, Jenni goes boulder hopping.

From the peak of O'Leary, Jenni stares at Humphreys. I promise you, the big guy is not intimidated.

Jenni reaches Mount Humphreys, a wonderful achievement, a spectacular day.

Avoiding sharp lava rock, mostly.

A full view of Mount Humphreys, Arizona's highest, from O'Leary Peak.

From Mount Humphreys, we look toward Volcanoes Monument.

Volcanoes National Monument viewed from O'Leary Peak.

O'Leary Peak viewed from Volcanoes National Monument. The tower protrudes on the middle peak.

The San Francisco Mountains on approaching Flagstaff.

A closing photograph after leaving the peak, on Mount Humphreys.

Cheers, 

Jenni and Jeffrey