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Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument

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Getting There


By Plane
Nearest airport is located in Flagstaff, AZ.

By Car
From Flagstaff, take U.S 89 noeth for 12 miles (19km), turn right on the Sunset Crater - Wupatki Loop road and continue 2 miles (3km) to the visitor center.

By Public Transportation
For additional information on transportation services contact the Flagstaff Visitor Center at 1-800-842-7293

Getting Around the Park
Lava Flow Trail is a 1-mile (1.6km) loop trail with a 1/4 mile (500m) cutoff. It is a self-guided trail exploring a variety of volcanic formations.

Use extreme caution hiking on lava - it is sharp, brittle, and unstable.

The Lenox Crater Trail provides an opportunity to climb a cinder cone. This steep trail is 1-mile (1.6km) round trip and requires about 30 minutes up and 15 minutes down!



 

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