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Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument the Cinder Hills
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Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument
Lava Flow Trail
Cinder and lava formations, with snow-covered peaks in background

NPS photo by Dallas Larsen

San Francicso Peaks as seen from Lava Flow Trail.

 

This is a self-guided loop trail. Pick up a trail guide and explore an exciting volcanic landscape at the base of Sunset Crater Volcano.

Note: This trail does not climb the volcano, which is closed to hiking.

Distance 1 mile round-trip
Time

30 minutes round-trip
Difficulty Easy to moderate
Accessibility A 1/4-mile section of this trail is paved and fully accessible.

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Snow-covered San Francisco Peaks

Did You Know?
The San Francisco Peaks, backdrop for Flagstaff and much of northern Arizona, were named in 1629 by Franciscan missionaries in honor of St. Francis of Assisi. This was more than 200 years before what was then a small town in California acquired a similar name.
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Last Updated: September 14, 2006 at 19:15 MST