A'a Trail – Sunset Crater loop from Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument Visitor Center
A'a Trail – Sunset Crater loop from Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument Visitor Center
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A'a Trail – Sunset Crater loop from Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument Visitor Center
02:34
9.02km
70m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: May 26, 2026
Tips
Your route passes through protected areas
Please check local regulations for:
Coconino National Forest
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
Get Directions
2 m
Sunset Crater Volcano Visitor Center
Highlight • Rest Area
2.95 km
A'a Trail
Highlight • Trail
3.67 km
Bonita Vista
Viewpoint
4.27 km
Lava Squeeze-up
Highlight • Natural Monument
Tip by
4.32 km
Lava Flow Trail, Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument
Highlight • Trail
Tip by
4.65 km
Sunset Crater
Highlight • Volcano
Tip by
4.65 km
Spatter Cone
Highlight • Volcano
9.02 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
3.57 km
3.17 km
2.17 km
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
6.74 km
1.20 km
1.05 km
< 100 m
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