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Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument, Northern Arizona

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Top Tourist Attractions in Flagstaff – Travel Guide Arizona Things to do in Flagstaff

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[geoledgy]

OH OH OK I GOT A QUESTION. whats the youngest like, volcano in the san francisco volcanic field

Sunset Crater!!!!!!!!! My favorite volcano everrrrrr, it erupted around the year 1050 so it's very recent in geologic terms - it's about 950 years old. It also means the San Francisco volcanic field is still active (not Sunset Crater though, that is a cinder cone so they only erupt once and then it's over - we call that a monogenetic volcano). Sunset Crater National Monument is managed by the NPS near Flagstaff. The red is from oxidized basalt (contains iron). Also, the Sinagua people in the area witnessed the eruption, safely evacuated, and eventually relocated to areas like Wupatki and Walnut Canyon due to volcanic soil allowing the areas to be farmable. I am a volcanologist so I understand the in-depth geology of Sunset Crater better than the historical and cultural significance, but I do recommend doing your own reading on it if that interests you too cuz I always think it's incredibly neat how human and volcanoes are so intertwined with one another, one way or another.

btw...Sunset Crater also makes a lot of "cameos" in my story Uranium Rush cuz the fictional town of Sandstone Springs is nearby it. If you ever see me draw a reddish looking volcano cone in the desert that isn't the San Francisco Peaks (Very large, jagged, has snow) it's most likely Sunset Crater! Anyways...from my understanding, every hill in Northeast Arizona is actually a cinder cone, so I think that is super neat...and there's like 600 of them in the area.

Also, SP Crater is the 2nd youngest at about 5.5k - 6.0k years old, still seems pristine bc its crater rim is compose of resistant lava. (Sunset Crater has a tiny bit of crater collapse which you can see on the left side in the previous image)

Thank you so much for the ask!

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[desertdollranch]

Ellen came with me to Flagstaff, Arizona this past weekend and did some educational sightseeing. Here she is at Sunset Crater National Monument! 

This beautiful park is centered around a volcano that erupted about 1000 years ago, and dramatically changed the landscape with its lava flow. In the background of the first photo, you can see what remains today of the volcano, which rises to an elevation of about 8000 feet (2400 meters) above sea level. It’s not expected to erupt again any time soon, but it is one of many similar cinder cones in an active volcanic field that is spread across northern Arizona, south of the Grand Canyon. 

At the time of its last eruption around 1040 CE, there were people living here and probably farming in the area. They would have had lots of signs that an eruption was imminent, so they fled the area until it was safe to inhabit again. 

Sunset Crater may not be currently active, but the landscape still is being shaped by the forces of nature. A few months ago, 61%  of the park’s vegetation was burned by a terrible wildfire. If you look closely at the trees in some of the photos, you can spot many dead brown ponderosa pine trees. Ellen and I were so glad that it has opened up again to visitors, although some parts of the park must remain closed to heal properly. 

The top of the volcano is always closed to hikers; too much foot traffic would cause serious erosion. It’s also very strenuous walking on those cinders! If you’ve ever walked on dry beach sand, you know how difficult it is to traverse soft terrain when your feet keep sinking down.

In the last picture, Ellen is standing inside a spatter cone, which is a crack in cooled lava where hot lava breaks through. 

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[whencyclopedfr]

Wupatki

Wupatki ou Wupatki National Monument est un site pueblo ancestral qui contient plus de 800 ruines anciennes. Il est situé dans le centre-nord de l'État américain de l'Arizona, à environ 50 km au nord-est de la ville actuelle de Flagstaff, à 282 km au nord de Phoenix et à 16 km au nord-est du Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument. Wupatki Pueblo, la plus grande structure, était autrefois le foyer d'environ 85-150 personnes qui construisirent également deux structures kiva, un terrain de jeu de balle et d'autres bâtiments, tous construits entre 1100-1200. Wupatki Pueblo reflète une confluence de styles artistiques et architecturaux; la région fut le site d'une intense interaction interculturelle entre différentes cultures autochtones américaines. Les peuples indigènes abandonnèrent Wupatki Pueblo et ses hameaux voisins vers 1275 dans des circonstances mystérieuses. Le lieutenant américain Lorenzo Sitgreaves redécouvrit et documenta le pueblo Wupatki et d'autres ruines en 1851, alors qu'il cherchait une route terrestre appropriée entre le Nouveau-Mexique et la Californie. Wupatki est actuellement un monument national américain, et le Service des parcs nationaux des États-Unis supervise les ruines du site depuis qu'il a été enregistré pour la première fois en 1924 par le président américain Calvin Coolidge.

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[taruntravell]

The Grand Canyon and Beyond- The Ultimate 7-Day Itinerary in Northern Arizona & Southern Utah

Day 1: Arrival in Las Vegas, Nevada

Fly into Las Vegas and check into your hotel.

Spend the afternoon exploring the Las Vegas Strip and enjoying the city's attractions and entertainment.

Day 2: Las Vegas to Zion National Park, Utah

Depart early from Las Vegas and drive northeast to Zion National Park (approximately 2.5 hours).

Once at Zion, hike the famous Angels Landing trail for stunning views of the canyon (5.4 miles roundtrip, allow 4-5 hours).

Overnight in Springdale, a charming town near the park's entrance.

Day 3: Zion National Park to Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah

In the morning, drive to Bryce Canyon National Park (approximately 2 hours).

Take the scenic drive through the park and make stops at viewpoints like Sunrise Point, Sunset Point, and Inspiration Point.

Optional: Go for a short hike into the hoodoos, like the Navajo Loop and Queens Garden Trail (3 miles, allow 2-3 hours).

Spend the night near Bryce Canyon.

Day 4: Bryce Canyon National Park to Page, Arizona

After breakfast, drive to Page, Arizona (approximately 2.5 hours).

Visit Horseshoe Bend, an iconic bend in the Colorado River, and take a short hike to the overlook (1.5 miles roundtrip, allow 1 hour).

Explore Antelope Canyon, either Upper or Lower Canyon, with a guided tour (advance reservations are recommended).

Overnight in Page.

Day 5: Page to Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona

Drive to Grand Canyon National Park, South Rim (approximately 2.5 hours).

Spend the day exploring the South Rim viewpoints, including Mather Point, Yavapai Point, and Hermit's Rest.

Optional: Take a hike into the canyon, such as the Bright Angel Trail or South Kaibab Trail (be prepared for a strenuous hike and allow a full day).

Stay overnight at a lodge or hotel inside the park.

Day 6: Grand Canyon National Park

Catch the sunrise over the Grand Canyon for a breathtaking experience.

Consider taking a scenic helicopter tours or airplane tour for a different perspective (optional).

Explore the Grand Canyon Village and learn about the park's history at the Visitor Center and Kolb Studio.

In the afternoon, drive to Flagstaff, Arizona (approximately 1.5 hours).

Overnight in Flagstaff.

Day 7: Flagstaff to Las Vegas, Nevada

On your way back to Las Vegas, make a stop at the Wupatki National Monument and Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument (about 1.5 hours from Flagstaff).

Continue your drive to Las Vegas (approximately 3.5 hours) and return your rental car if applicable.

Depart from Las Vegas or extend your stay to explore more of the city.

Note: This itinerary assumes that you have a rental car for transportation between destinations. Make sure to check for park reservations, tour availability, and any potential closures before your trip. Also, consider the weather conditions and pack accordingly, especially for outdoor activities.

#The Grand Canyon #Helicopter Tours #Las vegas

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A truly out of this world experience, the contrast of the black volcanic earth with hints of vibrant green shrubbery to the purple/pink sky’s, was one of the most peaceful moment I’ve experienced this year. #naturephotography #nature #idaho #cratersofthemoon #peace #sunset #volcano (at Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve) https://www.instagram.com/p/Chmuzr_Oi80/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument, outside Flagstaff, Arizona. 23 November 2020.

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[goomz-goes-west]

We pulled over at A’a Trail, then headed up Lenox Crater Trail to get a good view of the gentle sloping crater and Mount Elden. 

Lenox Crater Trail is rated ‘strenuous’ by the official monument signage. I have trouble with strenuous hikes. While this trail has the sharpest elevation gain in the monument, I think I would have needed to wear shoes without traction and leave my water in the car and attempt it in early afternoon in the dead of summer to earn that ‘strenuous’ rating. So I had plenty of energy left over to get Goomz over to the Bonito Vista and around the unpaved but well-maintained Lava Flow Trail. 

Photos do Sunset Crater few favors. Even though I could still see the road from most points on the trails and I was far from alone, there were moments where I heard absolutely nothing. That silence and the stark, black landscape... absolutely worth it.

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Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument by Jamie Shugart

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Scenes from Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument. This was the first time I had hiked in the park since the Tunnel Fire in 2022. In only 48 hours this wind-driven wildfire swept through the monument, burning over 20,000 acres (8,100 ha), or more than 60% of the protected park lands. It's hard to imagine a more rugged and blasted environment than a lava field or a cinder cone, but the loss of vegetation and trees made it feel even more desolate and otherworldly.

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Cinder Cone by James Marvin Phelps Via Flickr: Cinder Cone Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument Flagstaff, Arizona October 2021

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[wandering-jana]

Updates from the Road: Volcanic Arizona

Updates from the Road: Volcanic Arizona

Did you know that Northern Arizona is full of volcanoes? Neither did I. (more…)

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[americasgreatoutdoors]

Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument in Arizona preserves a story of destruction and renewal that was written in the landscape over 1000 years ago. Memories of the eruption live on in the stories and traditions of today's Pueblo people. 

In the immediate aftermath of the eruption, the area around Sunset Crater volcano was no longer farmable. People relocated to nearby Walnut Canyon and Wupatki, where they found that thinner layers of ash and cinders helped the soil hold precious moisture and actually benefited crops. Agriculture and trade flourished for about 100 years before people once again moved on. 

The history and stories preserved at the monument and with the descendants that once lived there, teaches how nature and humankind affect each other—and how rebirth and renewal happen in the wake of disaster. 

Photo by Jim Kiser (sharetheexperience.org) Photo description: Hundreds of yellow wildflowers scatter across a field while the sun sets near a large cinder volcano in the distance.

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Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument, Coconino County, Arizona.

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