Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument

Intro Activities Campgrounds Contact Info Getting There Weather		Activities Hiking Recommended Activities Hike one of the two trails or stop and take in a program given by park rangers. Allow at least 1 hour to stop at the Visitor Center and hike the Lava FLow Trail. To hike the Lenex Crater cinder cone allow an additional 45 minutes. 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!
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