Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument - Flagstaff Landmark

  • 6400 N. Hwy 89
    Flagstaff, AZ 86004
  • +1 928 526 0502
  • www.nps.gov
Admission:
Entry Fee Charged
Open Dates:
Open Year-Round
Open Hours:
Daily sunrise to sunset; visitor center June-Aug daily 8am-6pm, Sept-Nov and Mar-May 8am-5pm, Dec-Feb 9am-5pm
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument
6400 N. Hwy 89
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Amenities
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • children's activities
Description
  • Located north of Flagstaff, this crater was created by ... more on TripAdvisor
  • ... in the park areas. Dogs are not allowed on the trails. You may not leave pets in vehicles in the ... more on DogFriendly.com
  • Dotting the landscape northeast of Flagstaff are more than 400 volcanic craters, of which Sunset Crater Volcano is the youngest. Taking its name from the sunset colors of the cinders near its ... more on Frommers
  • ... this area's last active volcanic eruption took place at Sunset Crater about 940 years ago. At the cinder cone's base, a lava flow frozen in time stands in mute testimony to nature's immense power. The one-mile Lava Flow Trail offers ... more on LLBean.com
  • Dogs on leash are allowed in the parking areas and picnic areas. Dogs are not allowed in the buildings or on the park trails. more on DogFriendly.com
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5.0
Fascinating Landscape

(Feb 20, 2004)

... to Sunset Crater twice and enjoyed the short hike through the lava trail. This is a very unique landscape in the high desert(no cactus here). Keep in mind that you are at 8,000 feet so the winter months will be cold. Like a trip back ... ronnyber, a user of Tripadvisor. Reviews from TripAdvisor

Directions

From Flagstaff, AZ - Head east on W Santa Fe Ave/US-89 toward S Beaver St Continue to follow US-89.

14 miles north of Flagstaff off U.S. 89

Web Resources
  • www.nps.gov
  • http://www.visitphoenix.com

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