The lava flow lies on the land like a dream, a wonderland of rock. A thousand years ago the ground was torn open and lava erupted into the sky, forever changing the landscape and the lives of the people who lived here. A thousand years later, trees and flowers grow among the rocks, and people visit the lava flow to see and remember the most recent volcanic eruption in Arizona.
What you’ll hear
6 places to explore in this park.
- A'a Overlook
- Cinder Hills Overlook
- Lava Flow Trail Amphitheater
- Lava Flow Trail Picnic Area
- Painted Desert Vista
- Sunset Crater Volcano Visitor Center Picnic Area
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