Experience The Surreal!
Sunset Crater Volcano! Roughly 900 years ago, the eruption of this volcano reshaped the surrounding landscape, forever changing the lives of people, plants and animals. Hike the trail through the lava flow and cinders and you’ll likely discover colorful, ruggedly dramatic geological features coexisting with twisted Ponderosa Pines and an amazing array of wildlife.
Features
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Explore the Lava Flow Trail
The Lava Flow Trail winds through lava flows and cinder fields at the base of Sunset Crater Volcano. Take a closer look at this amazing volcanic area.
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Take a Virtual Field Trip
Explore the lava Flow Trail from your computer. (The numbered stops do not match those on the real trail – this field trip is strictly virtual.)
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National Park Service 2012 Fee Free Days
Experience your National Parks: April 21-29 Nat’l Park Week, June 9 Get Outdoors Day, Sept. 29 Nat’l Public Lands, Nov. 10–12 Veteran’s Day Weekend
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Did You Know?
The eruption of Sunset Crater Volcano must have been a powerful event. It destroyed all plants within a 5-mile radius. A fountain of fire, 850 feet high, was visible for miles around. An ash cloud rose 2.5 miles into the sky, and falling ash covered about 64,000 acres.