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About Sunset Crater

Sunset Crater is a cinder cone located north of Flagstaff in the U.S. State of Arizona. Sunset Crater is part of a nationally protected volcanic field. The cinder cone volcano is one of the youngest volcanoes in America. Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument is a U.S. National Monument in the north-central part of the U.S. state of Arizona, created to protect Sunset Crater within the San Francisco Volcanic Field.

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Arizona Snowbowl

Arizona Snowbowl

19.07km from Sunset Crater

Arizona Snowbowl is an alpine ski resort in the southwest United States, located on the San Francisco Peaks of northern Arizona.he Snowbowl ski area covers approximately one percent of the San Francisco PeaksArizona Snowbowl is an alpine ski resort in the southwest United States, located on the San Francisco Peaks of northern Arizona.he Snowbowl ski area covers approximately one percent of the San Francisco Peaks

Walnut Canyon National Monument

Walnut Canyon National Monument

21.4km from Sunset Crater

Walnut Canyon National Monument preserves some of the Southwest’s earliest history, these incredible ruins are shockingly intact and preserved by the park service for anyone to enjoy. There are 25 cliff dwelling rooms constructed by the Sinagua, a pre-Columbian cultural group that lived in Walnut Canyon from about 1100 to 1250 CE.

Wupatki National Monument

Wupatki National Monument

24.56km from Sunset Crater

The Wupatki National Monument is a United States National Monument located in north-central Arizona, near Flagstaff. Rich in Native American ruins, the monument is administered by the National Park Service in close conjunction with the nearby Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument. Wupatki was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966

Oak Creek Canyon

Oak Creek Canyon

53.72km from Sunset Crater

Oak Creek Canyon in Sedona, Arizona is one of the most beautiful spots in the state. Here is where people come to interact with Oak Creek Canyon in Sedona, Arizona is one of the most beautiful spots in the state. Here is where people come to interact with nature and its wonders, and where people come to get away from the busy city life with the goal of ultimate relaxation. The canyon is often described as a smaller cousin of the Grand Canyon because of its scenic beauty.and its wonders, and wher

Meteor Crater Natural Landmark

Meteor Crater Natural Landmark

57.59km from Sunset Crater

Meteor Crater is a meteorite impact crater in the northern Arizona desert. Scientists refer to the crater as Barringer Crater in honor of Daniel Barringer, who was first to suggest that it was produced by meteorite impact. The crater was created about 50,000 years ago during the Pleistocene epoch, when the local climate on the Colorado Plateau was much cooler and damper.

Devil's Bridge Trailhead

Devil's Bridge Trailhead

58.53km from Sunset Crater

Devil’s Bridge Sedona is one of the most popular places to hike and photograph in the area, and no trip to Sedona would be complete without at least one visit to this magnificent place. The first portion of the trail takes you through some beautiful stands of juniper and prickly pear cactus. From there, the elevation quickly starts to climb, growing steeper as you go until the final climb which is quite steep.

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Coconino County

Coconino County

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Coconino County is a county located in the north-central part of the U.S. state of Arizona. It is the second-largest county by area in the contiguous United States.

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