Arizona does have some very rugged and steep mountains. It just happens that the highest mountains in the state are mostly volcanic in origin and have the smooth outlines of the angle of repose. When you are at a location, such as Hawley Lake, you see only slightly higher mountains because you are standing at over 8000 feet. To give some perspective, Mount Washington, the highest peak in the Northeastern United States, is "only" 6,288 feet high. It is sometimes hard to get a decent perspective when you are standing on flat ground and not seeing the entire picture.
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