you can go for a hike on the Walnut Canyon Loop Trail. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 80's to Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument. For the duration of the moonlight hours it's frequently in the 40's. High temperatures all through the wintertime are normally
in the 40's while Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument overnight low temperatures during the winter are in the 0's.
Camping at Greer's Pine Shadows is always a delightful experience, and a great view of stunning Sheep Hill is available. Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument
is a great location for a trip when you have to get out of the house.
Here, past meets present. Pueblos and cliff dwellings are so well preserved that it's hard to believe their builders moved on 700 years ago. Amid lava and cinders, one can imagine a landscape still
hot to the touch. Welcome to the Flagstaff Area National Monuments! There is something for everyone: prehistoric cliff dwellings at Walnut Canyon, the mountain scenery and geology of Sunset Crater Volcano, and the painted desert landscape and masonry pueblos of Wupatki National
Monument. Ancient Indians undoubtedly witnessed the eruption of Sunset Crater Volcano in A.D.1064-1065 which blanketed the region with black cinder. Today the volcano's rim of red cinders and the lava flows near the cone seem to have cooled and hardened to a jagged surface only
yesterday. Squeeze-ups and hornitos are just two of the fascinating volcanic features you'll encounter while exploring the park. To protect this fragile resource, Sunset Crater Volcano is closed to climbing and hiking. However, other cinder cones in the area may be climbed. Sunset
Crater Volcano is often confused with another nearby attraction, Meteor Crater. At Sunset Crater Volcano you will see a cinder cone rising 1,000 feet above the surrounding landscape. Meteor Crater, located 35 miles east of Flagstaff on I-40, is an impact crater measuring over 500
feet deep and 1 mile across. CONTACTS Email - FLAG-Sunset Crater_@nps.gov Fax- 928-526-4259 Write to
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument
Route 3 Box 149
Flagstaff, AZ 86002
Phone
Visitor Information - 928-526-0502
TRAVEL BASICS
Operating Hours, Seasons
The park is open year round. The Visitor Center is open daily except Christmas Day from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with extended hours possible during
the summer season. REMINDER: ARIZONA IS ON MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME YEAR ROUND Getting There
PLANE - Nearest airport is located in Flagstaff, AZ. CAR - From Flagstaff, take U.S 89 noeth for 12 miles (19km), turn right on the Sunset Crater - Wupatki Loop road and
continue 2 miles (3km) to the visitor center. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - For additional information on transportation services contact the Flagstaff Visitor Center at 1-800-842-7293 Weather & Climate
Be prepared for abrupt weather changes in any season. Expect
windy conditions most of the year. Spring is usually mild, but heavy snowfall can occur. Summer days are warm with temperatures in the 80s. Afternoon thunderstorms are likely July to September. In winter, snow and freezing temperatures alternate with mild weather. Accessibility
Accessible
restrroms are located at the Visitor Center and the Lava Flow Nature Trail. The Visitor Center and portions of the Lava Flow Nature Trail are also accessible. Getting Around
Lava Flow Trail is a 1-mile (1.6km) loop trail with a 1/4 mile (500m) cutoff. It is a self-guided
trail exploring a variety of volcanic formations. Use extreme caution hiking on lava - it is sharp, brittle, and unstable. The Lenox Crater Trail provides an opportunity to climb a cinder cone. This steep trail is 1-mile (1.6km) round trip and requires about 30 minutes up
and 15 minutes down! FEES/PERMITS
Entrance Fee
COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
$Varies for One Time
Commercial tour fees are charged according to vehicle capacity.
PER PERSON
$3.00 for One Time
Entrance fee good for both
Sunset Crater Volcano and Wupatki National Monument.
CAMPING
Bonito Campground
The campground is located across from the Visitor Center and is generally open from late May through mid-October. Maximum vehicle size is 35 feet, no hook-ups.
For futher information call the U.S. Forest Service at 520-526-0866.
FACILITIES
Visitor Centers
SUNST CRATER VOLCANO VISITOR CENTER
Open All Year 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location - 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.
Closures - Christmas Day Note: Arizona is on Mountain Standard Time year round.
Special Programs - Avaiiable generally in June, July and August. Programs
subject to change, check at the Visitor Center for program information. Lava Walk: Daily, 45 minutes. Check at Visitor Center for times. Investigate cinder cones, squeeze-ups, and more! Meet at the contact station at the Lava Flow Trail parking area. Evening Program: 1-hour campfire
talk at Bonito Campground (during season campground is open). Check at the Visitor Center for times and topics.
Exhibits - Located in the Visitor Center
Available Facilities - Bookstore, picnic tables, vending machines.
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