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Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument
Cinder Hills Overlook
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Cinder Hills Overlook

 

You can drive to this overlook, which offers views of Sunset Crater Volcano, volcanic features associated with its eruption, and various other cinder cones.

Caution: No oversized vehicles. The overlook parking area is small, with tight turns.
Sunset Crater Volcano seen through trees  

Did You Know?
Hiking trails to the top of Sunset Crater Volcano were closed in 1973, because extensive erosion was damaging the cinder cone. Although tons of cinders were shoveled into the ruts, trail routes are still visible today.

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Last Updated: September 14, 2006 at 19:14 EST