The San Francisco Peaks in Flagstaff, Arizona is an iconic element in the Navajo Nation. The location is actually located just north of the city of Flagstaff. It is labeled, "the Sacred Mountain of the West." The Navajos, a Native American people, believe that the San Francisco Peak is the western boundary of the Navajo Nation itself. The San Francisco Peak is made up of three larger peaks and several smaller peaks. The three larger peaks include Agassiz Peak, the largest at 12,300 feet in elevation, Humphrey Peak and Fremont Peak, both of which are about 11,940 feet.
The Peak is of mythical importance to those Native Americans that live in this area. They often say that it is adorned with Black clouds, abalone shell, male rain, diichili, and all animals. It is supposedly the home of the Talking God, the White Corn Boy and the Yellow Corn Girl.
In vegetation, the peak is very fertile. There are many layers of different vegetation including the arid zones and the very sparse zones. And, while its beauty is important, they are said to offer many of the necessary herbs that are needed for medicinal needs. Yet, because of their steepness, only the bravest of Navajos would climb them in search of these herbs. Many Native American cultures believe that the peak is sacred.
While visiting the Flagstaff area, it is worth a drive to see San Francisco Peak which provides an amazing backdrop to the various other natural landscaped features throughout the region.
