Sunset Crater

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Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument - Arizona

What to do if you have little time : Lava Flow Trail

Sunset Crater is an old volcano.

Like all National Monuments, a contribution is requested at the entrance to the park. It is $ 20 per vehicle. If you have the "America the beautiful" pass, access is included.

Lava Flow Trail

Length and duration of the hike 1 mile - 1 hour

1 hour

20$/vehicle

This loop of only 1 mile winds through old lava flows. From this trail you have good views of the craters. On the way, we leave the concrete path to take the gravel path.

Access : from Flagstaff, take US89 north until you see signs for Sunset Crater. The Lava Flow Trail parking is located 3.5 miles after leaving the US89.

Lava Flow from Lenox Crater Trail parking

Length and duration of the hike 0,1 mile - 0h15

30 minutes

20$/vehicle

A few hundred yards before the Lava Flow Trail, you will see a parking lot along the road. It gives access to another lava field. A small loop allows to walk amid the lava.

To see around

Little Painted Desert
Flagstaff
Petrified Forest National Park
Painted Desert
Grand Canyon

Lodging

We have tested :

Travelodge - Flagstaff : classic hotel of a great chain. Spacious, comfortable, clean. Reasonable rate ($ 79 the room for 4 in September 2014).