Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument

  • 10 miles east of downtown Flagstaff Flagstaff, AZ
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Born in a dramatic series of eruptions 900 years ago, Sunset Crater is still the youngest volcano on the Colorado Plateau. Visitor Center exhibits explain the powerful geologic forces and their aftermath. See for yourself on the ... more on Flagstaffarizona.org

Ratings & Reviews for Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument from Around the Web

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4.5

23 reviews

100% of guests recommend this place.

Top Reviews from Around the Web:

There were not many visitors there that day an the silence added to the feeling that time had stood still. more on Yahoo! Travel

There is just a sense of peace at Walnut Canyon that just lifts the spirit. more on Yahoo! Travel

You'll want to stay close to the dwellings because the path is somewhat narrow and there's no railing to stop you from going over the cliff. more on Epinions.com

No it is not Sunset Crater, BUT the trip up to Lenox is very steep in its own right, but also very beautiful. more on Epinions.com

Views our awesome and the site interesting. more on Yahoo! Travel

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4.5

8 reviews

Top Reviews From Yahoo! Travel

The canyon itself is breathtakeing, then add the fact that there is cliff dwellings just adds to the awe and ... more on Yahoo! Travel

Walnut Canyon is worth a stop. Assuming most travelers will be heading to the Grand Canyon, or south to Sedona or Phoenix, this is a beautiful place to stop.

There is a slight amount of walking involved, ... more on Yahoo! Travel

You'll walk down steps and back (the hard part) but is is all paved and cememted steps with rails. An easy walk for most. Views our awesome and the site interesting. Not ... more on Yahoo! Travel

My wife and I had not set out to visit this place, we happened on it by chance. But I found it to be a fascinating adventure. I think the descent into the canyon gives a feeling of being removed from the feeling of modern time. As ... more on Yahoo! Travel

Amazing! The most unforgettable look up close at cave dwellings and beautiful views more on Yahoo! Travel

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These indian dwellings are really amazing. There are a ton of steps that you need to walk down (and back up) in order to see them, ... more on igougo

The Walnut Canyon National Monument is named after the Arizona walnut tree which used to be predominantly common in the bottom of ... more on igougo

Perhaps the most fascinating of all of the National Park Service locations that depict the lives of the people native to Arizona, ... more on igougo

This National Park Monument is close to Flagstaff. The Rim Trail was closed for part of the way for scheduled maintenance. The walk ... more on igougo

It’s hard to imagine that it’s already been almost 12 years since we last visited Walnut Canyon ... more on igougo

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Great Amenities at Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument:

  • Visitor center
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Restrooms
  • Children's activities

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