I think that it was worth it and if I lived in the Flagstaff area, this is possibly a place that I would visit often. After my hike, I sat and just enjoyed the views for about an hour. Anyway, the sidewalk-ed area has benches to sit and enjoy the views, peace and quiet. This trail is about 9.6 miles, according to my research, and O’Leary Peak is an actual lava dome volcano, not a cinder cone. A longer trail, O’Leary Trail, actually starts outside the park and passes through the northwest corner of the park and up to O’Leary Peak. Within the park, the Lenox Crater Trail appears to be the longest marked trail. There are real trails off the paved area. On this sidewalk trail, one can actually get great views of some of the cinder cones and lava fields. The really nice thing is that the Lava Flow Trail has an area that is handicapped accessible with an actual sidewalk. One can drive through and see quite a bit but I recommend parking and getting out for a short hike. There are multiple trails to walk so I recommend looking at the website for this monument prior to going. There is a visitor center with restroom and gift shop.
National Park system so if you have an annual pass, it will not cost anything more otherwise there is an entrance fee is $25. On my last day in Flagstaff, September 30 2021, I headed up the road to see Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument. I noticed cinder cones as I arrived at my hotel off I-40 on the north end of Flagstaff. I had no idea that there were volcanoes in the southwestern United States until I arrived in Flagstaff. I initially passed by and noticed it as I was returning to Flagstaff from Page. Sunset Crater Volcano is just twelve miles north of Flagstaff, Arizona on U.S. Plan in spending at least a few hours and make sure to look around, as there are hidden ruins and things to see everywhere you look!! So make sure you have money before you take the drive up. Also the fact that they only accept cash is a little inconvenient as there is now where close to go and get it if you forget. I would give this trail 5 stars but the $11 fee to park is a little high in my opinion and your regular red Rock passes that everyone stops and buys in town do not work there. Make sure to wear good shoes and be prepared to fall in love with this place. That time of day really allows you to take in the beautiful colors of the surrounding cliffs as the sunlight sneaks away. My favorite time of year is fall and time of day is mid to late afternoon. Take time to sit down and take in your surroundings as the canyon is overwhelming. Take a lunch and go back 3-4 miles and you will have the place to yourself. Between the creek that you cross several times, the towering cliffs, and the lush trees and ground cover you really can't ask for more. While most people only venture a mile or so in, the canyon really gets more beautiful the further you go back (and more peaceful!). (Food is limited, wish there was more but I would’ve spent a ton of money so not a big deal because at least the food they had was good!) I’m glad I came here, it was for my anniversary and my husband and I enjoyed every part!Ībsolutely one of the most beautiful hikes you can take in Sedona.
The tours are followed by shows in between certain times so it gives you enough to grab a quick bite and get a good seat. The owners are very involved in the park and I admire that very much because the park itself has been open for such a long time, it’s amazing they can keep up and take in so many animals after all these years. I wish all zoos and wildlife parks were like this towards these beautiful creatures. With everything you see in the news it’s always nice to see the babies here so happy. The enclosures are huge and they are loved so much I’m glad they are able to keep them so happy and educate people about wildlife. We did the supermog tour, it is very educational and the animals are shown up close as they talk about how they came to be at the park and interesting facts about them. The staff is super nice and our tour guide Jane was so adorable, we loved her corny jokes she did an amazing job. I loved this place, I came here for the first time on a Friday morning to avoid all the traffic and people coming on a weekend.
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