What's It Like?	O'Leary Peak is a lava dome volcano, not a cinder cone like Sunset Crater Volcano. Views from the top are outstanding - this is the only way to look down into the crater of Sunset Crater Volcano. Trailhead is at the US Forest Service group campground, just west of the visitor center.
Distance	7 miles round-trip
Time	4-5 hours round-trip
Difficulty	Strenuous
Accessibility	Hike is along a roadbed, which is rough with pot holes, rocks and eroded sections.
Pets	You may take your pet on this road on a leash. Summer temperatures may be fatal to pets left in vehicles.
Weather	Be prepared for abrupt weather changes; weather extremes are not uncommon. Although spring is usually mild, heavy snowfall can occur. Summer days are warm with temperatures in the 80s. Expect short afternoon thunderstorms July through September.

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