Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument - Plan Your Visit

Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument by National Parks Service

Operating Hours Seasons

The park is open year round. The Visitor Center is open is open all year, except December 25.

Hours: November - April 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM MST

May - October 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM MST

REMINDER: ARIZONA IS ON MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME YEAR ROUND.

PETS: Pets must be kept on a leash at all times; they are not allowed in buildings or on park trails. Summer heat is intense; pets left in vehicles - even for a short time - can suffer heat stroke and die.

Local Partners Information Resources

Park Newspaper, the

Flagstaff Convention and Visitors Bureau

Getting There

Plane

Nearest airport is located in Flagstaff, AZ.

Car

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.

Public Transportation

For additional information on transportation services contact the Flagstaff Visitor Center at 1-800-842-7293

Getting Around

Lava Flow Trail is a 1-mile (1.6km) loop trail with a .25 mile (500m) accessible loop. 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!