Dec 16, 2024 · A thousand years later, trees and flowers grow among the rocks, and people visit the lava flow to see and remember the most recent volcanic eruption in Arizona.

Sunset Crater is a cinder cone located north of Flagstaff in the U.S. state of Arizona. The crater is within the Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument. Sunset Crater is the youngest in a string of …

Plan a day trip from Flagstaff to Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument to see how an eruption nearly 1,000 years ago left behind unique geologic formations and destroyed ancient structures built …

Sunset Crater National Monument is an Arizona treasure located only about 30 min. outside of Flagstaff. The park hours vary per season but the park is open year round.

Oct 5, 2023 · Sunset Crater, located about 25 km (15 mi) northeast of Flagstaff, Arizona, is one of the youngest scoria cones in the contiguous United States and is the youngest of about 600 such cones …

Aug 20, 2025 · Although Arizona is widely known as the home of the Grand Canyon, a lesser known gem sits nearby on the outskirts of the city of Flagstaff: the Sunset Crater Volcano National …

Oct 29, 2025 · Discover Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument near Flagstaff, Arizona, a surreal landscape of black lava fields, cinder cones, and forested trails. Learn how to visit, the best hikes, …

Nov 7, 2024 · Most visitors drive through the 34 mile scenic loop that winds from Highway 89 through Sunset Crater Volcano and Wupatki National Monuments. The scenic loop leads you from the high …

Nov 4, 2025 · Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument is one of the natural gems of Arizona located just about 30 minutes from Flagstaff. This stunning area showcases a young, relatively recent …

Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument is a small park, and a convenient detour, on your way to or from Grand Canyon National Park. Stretch your legs on the several short trails (each a mile or …