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Summary: Hiking up Sunset Crater has been forbidden for years, but the smaller Lenox Crater gives you a feel for what it is like to grind your way up the cinder slopes of an extinct volcano. The climb is quick if a little breathy (especially if you are not used to the 6300 foot plus altitude) and the view at the end is worth the stop. Watch your footing on the way up: knuckle-sized cinder-stones will roll you right back down to where you started if you aren't careful. Don't expect to look down into a crater: this has been filled in long ago by the forces of erosion. It may as well be called Lenox Butte. Trailhead: From Flagstaff: Take Route 89 north for 12 miles. Turn right at the Sunset Crater turnoff, continue three miles (one mile past the Visitor Center) to the trailhead. Park on the left, opposite the trail. (Lat:35.3637 Lon:-111.52301) Trail Guides for Lenox Crater, Sunset Crater NM: Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Summer, User Groups: Hikers, Ranger Contact: Sunset Crater National Monument, (928) 526-0502 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Joel Sax, who has posted 51 other hikes on this site. To visit this reporters web site, click here. Trail Reviews Submit your own review Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Arizona Hiking, Arizona Trails, Arizona Hikes, Coconino County Hiking, Coconino County Trails, Coconino County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
