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Sunset Crater Volcano National MonumentPlant grows in lava field
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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.
Sunset Crater penstemon in bloom  

Did You Know?
The Sunset Crater penstemon (Penstemon clutei) is found only on cinder deposits within the San Francisco Volcanic Field, including Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument, in northern Arizona.

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Last Updated: September 14, 2006 at 19:15 EST