Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Climb into the alpine world of Flagstaff, Arizona, as we hike the Humphreys Peak Trail, the highest point in the state, and the scenic Kendrick Peak Trail. As the elevation rises, learn essential outdoor tips for high-altitude hiking, including pacing, hydration and preparing for sudden weather shifts that can turn a sunny ascent into a stormy descent. The journey reveals how elevation shapes the landscape, transitioning through distinct environmental biomes from ponderosa pine forests to fragile alpine tundra. Experience the beauty and challenge of Arizona’s rooftop and the unique world that exists where the sky feels close enough to touch.
#exploreArizona #hiking
Featured in this episode:
Kendrick Peak Trail alltrails.com/trail/us/arizona/kendrick-peak-trail
Humphreys Peak Trail alltrails.com/trail/us/arizona/humphreys-peak
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Trail Mix'd is made possible through generous support from:
Sue & Bill Ahearn
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and viewers like you.
Climb into the alpine world of Flagstaff, Arizona, as we hike the Humphreys Peak Trail, the highest point in the state, and the scenic Kendrick Peak Trail. As the elevation rises, learn essential outdoor tips for high-altitude hiking, including pacing, hydration and preparing for sudden weather shifts that can turn a sunny ascent into a stormy descent. The journey reveals how elevation shapes the landscape, transitioning through distinct environmental biomes from ponderosa pine forests to fragile alpine tundra. Experience the beauty and challenge of Arizona’s rooftop and the unique world that exists where the sky feels close enough to touch.
#exploreArizona #hiking
Featured in this episode:
Kendrick Peak Trail alltrails.com/trail/us/arizona/kendrick-peak-trail
Humphreys Peak Trail alltrails.com/trail/us/arizona/humphreys-peak
Connect with us:
Learn more about Trail Mix'd and sign up for Arizona PBS newsletters: azpbs.org/trailmixd
Arizona PBS on Instagram: instagram.com/arizonapbs
Arizona PBS on Facebook: facebook.com/arizonapbs
Use Trail Mix'd in the classroom: az.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/trail-mixd
Support our work: azpbs.org/donatenow
Trail Mix'd is made possible through generous support from:
Sue & Bill Ahearn
Whitfill Nursery @whitfillnursery
Linkous Group linkousgroup.com
SRP @SRPConnect
Arizona Lottery @arizonalottery
Banner Sports Medicine @bannerhealth
and viewers like you.
