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Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument. This page contains information on hiking within Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument in Arizona.
 Hiking

Hiking trails at Bonito Lava Flow and Lenox Crater provide excellent views of the lava, Sunset Crater, and the other volcanoes nearby. No hiking has been allowed on the Sunset Crater volcano itself since 1973, in an attempt to preserve and protect the fragile and significant cinder cone from erosion. Other volcanoes, including Lenox Crater, are open for climbing.

  • Watch for deep, narrow cracks in the earth and razor-sharp lava when hiking.
  • No pets are allowed on trails. Leashed pets are allowed only in parking lots and picnic areas.
  • No bicycles or motorized equipment is allowed on hiking trails.
  • See our Day Hiking Tips.

Hiked
Check our personal notes for a detailed description of this trail:

Lava Flow Nature Trail
Distance: 1 mile loop Rating: Easy
Elevation: 6,971 feet Total Ascent:  
Trailhead: Along the Loop Road, at ~ 35 21.796N; 111 30.890W.
Description: This trail winds through a section of the Bonito Flow. The trail is mostly level and special footwear is not required.

Not Hiked

  • Lenox Crater Trail
 
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