Doyle Peak
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Doyle Peak is in the San Francisco Peaks
of northern Arizona
and is the fourth highest peak, but the sixth highest named point in the state of Arizona with an elevation of 11,460 feet. Both Aubineau Peak and Rees Peak are higher, but they do not have enough prominence from their neighbors to be considered for recognition as individual peaks. This is despite their names.
Hiking Doyle peak can be somewhat challenging depending on the route you take, but it is not difficult to ascend. Care must be taken to avoid the scree
slopes which can be seen from the south in Flagstaff, AZ. These slopes are quite steep and slide easily.
Doyle is less of a true peak than a ridge oriented southwest to northeast. The area of the summit is therefore rather flat and wide in several spots. Previous visitors have taken advantage of this, and there is a small cabin on the south side of Doyle which has collapsed from years of neglect. This may either be an old sheep herders summer cabin or possibly a forest ranger shelter. Many hikers and campers leave supplies and provisions in the cabin or use them when needed. Doyle peak may be noticed from Flagstaff as the rounded peak on the right.
San Francisco Peaks
The San Francisco Peaks are a volcanic mountain range located in north central Arizona, just north of Flagstaff.The highest summit in the range, Humphreys Peak, is the highest point in the state of Arizona at in elevation. The San Francisco Peaks are the remains of an eroded stratovolcano...
of northern Arizona
Arizona
Arizona ; is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. It is also part of the western United States and the mountain west. The capital and largest city is Phoenix...
and is the fourth highest peak, but the sixth highest named point in the state of Arizona with an elevation of 11,460 feet. Both Aubineau Peak and Rees Peak are higher, but they do not have enough prominence from their neighbors to be considered for recognition as individual peaks. This is despite their names.
Hiking Doyle peak can be somewhat challenging depending on the route you take, but it is not difficult to ascend. Care must be taken to avoid the scree
Scree
Scree, also called talus, is a term given to an accumulation of broken rock fragments at the base of crags, mountain cliffs, or valley shoulders. Landforms associated with these materials are sometimes called scree slopes or talus piles...
slopes which can be seen from the south in Flagstaff, AZ. These slopes are quite steep and slide easily.
Doyle is less of a true peak than a ridge oriented southwest to northeast. The area of the summit is therefore rather flat and wide in several spots. Previous visitors have taken advantage of this, and there is a small cabin on the south side of Doyle which has collapsed from years of neglect. This may either be an old sheep herders summer cabin or possibly a forest ranger shelter. Many hikers and campers leave supplies and provisions in the cabin or use them when needed. Doyle peak may be noticed from Flagstaff as the rounded peak on the right.