Lava Flow Trail (S)
| Date: | Oct. 25, 2025 | Destination: | Lava Flow Trail | ||||
| Level: | Short | Area: | Flagstaff | ||||
| Approx hike distance in miles: | 1 | Hike leader: | |||||
| Low to high elevation gain: | 50 | Hike leader phone: | |||||
| Accum elevation gain in feet: | 50 | Hike leader email: | |||||
| Departure time - Union Center parking lot: | 1:00 pm | Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in | |||||
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| Unpaved miles: | 0 | Park entry fee per vehicle: | $25/vehicle or National Park Pass | ||||
| Road conditions: | Good | Website for reference info: | https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/arizona/lava-flow-trail | ||||
| High clearance vehicle req'd: | No | Trailhead GPS coordinates: | 35.21575, -111.57822 To hotel parking lot. |
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| Maintained Trail: | Yes | Uneven Footing: | Yes | ||||
| Steep Side Drop-offs: | No | Steep Trail: | No | ||||
| Off Trail (scratchy): | No | Slippery Trail Surfaces: | No | ||||
| Use of Hands Required: | No | Boulder Hopping: | No | ||||
| Difficulty : | 1 | Water Crossings: | No | ||||
| Restrooms at Trailhead: | Yes | Gloves Required: | No | ||||
Special Instructions:
The Lava Flow Trail is a 1-mile interpretive loop that accesses the Bonito Lava Flow in Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument. 0.3 miles of the loop is paved for wheelchair access. There are plaques featuring pictures, diagrams, and descriptions located throughout the paved section. There are some uneven, rugged surfaces so bring your hiking sticks, cameras and water. The Visitor Center is still closed due to an earlier fire so there may not be services available. Bring your National Park Pass.
Directions:
We will meet at the Hampton/Fairfield Inn’s East parking lot at 990 & 1000 Country Club Drive (coordinates above) at 1:00 pm. The hike leaders will provide directions to the trailhead.