Sunset Crater Pit
2.7 mi
Distance
489 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 8m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Sunset Crater Pit is a point-to-point trail in Coconino County, Arizona. It is 2.7 miles long and gains 489 feet. The surface is dirt. Per Arizona State Parks & Trails, it is open to bikes and horses. The nearest town is Timberline-Fernwood, Arizona, about 5 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,024 ft |
| End | 2.7 mi | 2,181 ft |
Trail Details
Bike and horse access: Arizona State Parks & Trails, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Timberline-Fernwood, AZ · about 5 mi away
- County:
- Coconino County, AZ
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Campgrounds near this trail

Dispersed Camping around Sunset Crater Volcano NM
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Coconino National Forest O'Leary Group Campground
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Flagstaff, AZ
National Forest
Bonito Campground (az) - Sunset Crater National Monument
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FLAGSTAFF, AZ
Check official pricing44 sitesNational Park Reservable TentRV Popular No Service
Oleary Group Site
4.3 mi awaySunset Crater Volcano National Monument
Flagstaff, AZ
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