The San Francisco Peaks
The San Francisco Peaks, a volcano mountain range near Flagstaff, Ariz., can be seen from several west-facing Petrified Forest National Park viewpoints.
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The San Francisco Peaks Details
The San Francisco Peaks, a volcano mountain range near Flagstaff, Ariz., can be seen from several west-facing Petrified Forest National Park viewpoints, rising on the horizon beyond the Painted Desert. Visitors can encounter a wayside that serves as a mountain finder located at Pintado Point. The mountain range contains the highest peaks in Arizona, including Humphreys Peak and Agassiz Peak, both over 12,000 feet high. The mountains are in the Coconino National Forest.
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Nearby Parks Around The San Francisco Peaks
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Nearby Points of Interest Around The San Francisco Peaks
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0.1 mi away
Humphreys Peak
Standing over 12,600-feet tall, this peak is the highest mountain in the San Francisco Peaks.
2.2 mi away
Humphreys Peak
An adventure lover's dream, the hike up to Arizona's highest mountain is guaranteed to be a memorable experience.
7.0 mi away
Saddle Mountain
This extinct volcano lies just outside the Park.
9.0 mi away
Lava River Cave
This .75-mile-long lava tube was believed to be formed between 650,000 and 700,000 years ago by a volcanic eruption near Hart Prairie.
9.2 mi away
McMillan Mesa
This natural area has over 300-acres of wilderness for you to explore.
