Length: 1 mile roundtrip

Difficulty: Moderate

National Park: Sunset Crater National Monument

Journal: "Park & Ride"

**Kid Friendly Hike**

From Flagstaff, take US Highway 89 north to the turnoff for Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument. Turn right and follow the road into the park. Park at the Bonita Lava Flow and cross the road to the Lennox Crater Trail.

Trail Description:

This trail is a very steep climb up to the top of a volcanic crater. The half-mile climb ascends about 300 feet on a trail that is covered with volcanic cinders. The climb takes anywhere from 20-40 minutes, depending on your stamina. At the top, there is a vast crater, covered with more of the same cinders.

Return the way you came. The return trip should take about 10-20 minutes.