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Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument
Directions

directions includes:

Maps
 

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

By Plane
The nearest airport is located in Flagstaff, AZ.

By Public Transportation
None. Check with the Flagstaff Convention and Visitors Bureau for commercial tour services.

 

 

 
Aerial view of Sunset Crater Volcano and surrounding cinder fields.  

Did You Know?
Sunset Crater was nearly dynamited in 1929, to create a landslide for the Hollywood movie "Avalanche". Local citizens were outraged and lobbied for its protection. The result was establishment of Sunset Crater National Monument in 1930. "Volcano" was added to the name in 1990.

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Last Updated: August 21, 2006 at 13:08 EST