Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument, Arizona

  It is very dried out here at Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument generally; August is when you get the most rain here, and the driest month of the year is June. The prettiness of Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument is there for your viewing pleasure. It's a popular place to go to for folks travelling from Flagstaff.
Do have a look at Elaine Lake next to Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument, it's a delightful lake; if you need a place to stay Residence Inn Flagstaff is a brilliant choice. Here at Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument you
    can distinguish Wildcat Hill, and Flagstaff KOA Kampground is a good campground nearby. Hiking along the Lava Flow Trail is delightful fun, and Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument is a delightful site to visit for more than one day, J and H RV Park is a delightful site to camp
nearby.
Going to Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument is a pleasant idea when you have to get out of the house. A nice nearby hotel is Days Inn And Suites Flagstaff East, and you can stay the night at Black Barts RV Park. Near Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument you discover a golf course called Continental Country Club, and lakes are such peaceful locations, why not check out Big Fill Lake.
You clearly must like Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument. Take a hike on the Walnut Canyon Loop Trail, and a pretty lake like Humphrey Lake is
 
    can distinguish Wildcat Hill, and Flagstaff KOA Kampground is a good campground nearby. Hiking along the Lava Flow Trail is delightful fun, and Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument is a delightful site to visit for more than one day, J and H RV Park is a delightful site to camp
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument.
There are so many entertaining things to do for everyone. A splendid nearby hotel is Super 8 I-40 Flagstaff Mall. There's so much to do here at Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument that you need to camp here for a while, West Branch is a great spot for that. If you need a location to stay Fairfield Flagstaff Resort is a magnificent choice, and you'll meet a lot of folks from Flagstaff here.
A tour to Walnut Canyon National Monument is worthwhile, and Greer's Pine Shadows is a brilliant local campground.
 
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument has perfect outdoors recreation that you may make use of. During the months of summer at Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument temperatures are ordinarily in the 80's, and through the night it cools down to the 40's. The winter brings highs down to the 40's, and after the sun is down through the winter temperatures at Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument fall into the 0's.
Oak Spring is a stunning place to stop at while you're at Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument, and after a long day outdoors Hampton Inn Flagstaff is a delightful place to spend a night or two. Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument has a multitude of natural prettiness; it's a location where everyone has a perfect time. You assume that's sufficient? Just getting warmed up. If the weather is beautiful, you get a nice sight of Sheep Hill from Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument, and since you're here and you like golf, you can stop at Elden Hills Golf Course.


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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