In relation to the other volcanoes in the area making up the history of the San Francisco Peaks, Sunset Crater is the youngest. The eruption of this volcano nearly 1000 years ago lead to the lands in the surrounding 900 miles being covered in volcanic lava and ash, forever changing the landscape we see today.

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Sunset Crater is a volcanic crater. Around year 1085 the ground began to shake, and lava spewed high into the air.

You cannot hike into the crater itself, and the fee for a car is $25; there are, however, days you can enter for free: nps.gov/planyourvisit/fee-free-parks.htm

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1. Lenox Crater and Lava Flow Trail Loop

4.19km

01:23

90m

Hike the moderate 2.6-mile Lenox Crater and Lava Flow Trail Loop in Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument, exploring a unique volcanic lan

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2. Sunset Crater – Lava Squeeze-up loop from Timberline-Fernwood

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Sunset Crater – Lava Squeeze-up loop from Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument

2.97km

00:46

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 2,130 m

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Location: Coconino County, Arizona, United States

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Sunset Crater

1. Lenox Crater and Lava Flow Trail Loop

2. Sunset Crater – Lava Squeeze-up loop from Timberline-Fernwood

3. Sunset Crater – Lava Squeeze-up loop from Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument

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