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Best hikes in Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument.

The 11 most loved trails in this park on Ranger, ranked by review activity, then length. Edited for first time visitors and returners both.

Park Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument
Hikes ranked 11
Ranger rank #1 of 44163 parks
Best months May, September, October

The 11 best hikes, in order

Ranked by reviews
  1. 01
    Lenox Crater Trail
    1.3 mi
  2. 02
    Lava's Edge Trail
    0.7 mi
  3. 03
    Lava Flow Trail
    0.5 mi
  4. 04
    A'a Trail
    0.2 mi
  5. 05
    Bonita Vista Trail
    0.1 mi
  6. 06
    Lava Flow Trail
    0.1 mi
  7. 07
    Lava Flow Trail
    0.1 mi
  8. 08
    Lava Flow Trail
    0.1 mi
  9. 09
    Long Trail
    0.0 mi
  10. 10
    Lava Flow Trail
    0.0 mi
  11. 11
    Long Trail
    0.0 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument: May, September, October. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.