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Sunset Crater
Cinder cone volcano with surrounding jagged black lava flows.
To see raw volcanic geology in pine forests.
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Should you go?
- Vibe
- Nature · Outdoors · Scenic
- Good for
- Families, Anyone who wants fresh air
- Best time
- Daylight hours; early or late for softer light and fewer people.
- Weather
- Mostly outdoors — check the forecast before you go.
- Plan for
- ~1.5 hr visit (estimate)
- Checked
- Editorial listing — not yet checked by Rovari