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Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument
Operating Hours & Seasons
Scenic drive and trails are open all year, from sunrise to sunset.

The Visitor Center is open all year, except December 25.
  Hours:   November - April      9:00 AM - 5:00 PM MST
              May - October           8:00 AM - 5:00 PM MST
               
NOTE: Most of Arizona does not observe Daylight Savings Time. We stay on Mountain Standard Time year-round.
Aerial view of Sunset Crater Volcano and surrounding cinder fields.  

Did You Know?
Sunset Crater was nearly dynamited in 1929, to create a landslide for the Hollywood movie "Avalanche". Local citizens were outraged and lobbied for its protection. The result was establishment of Sunset Crater National Monument in 1930. "Volcano" was added to the name in 1990.

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Last Updated: October 31, 2006 at 15:34 EST