SUNSET CRATER |
Rising almost 1,000 feet above it's ancient volcanic flows, Sunset Crater last erupted about 700 years ago. Hiking the crater has been restricted due to trail erosion which has marred the side on this National Monument. I did manage to hike to the summit when I lived in Flagstaff as a kid. My sister wasn't so fortunate. It was difficult and slow going in the loose volcanic soil. Although it wasn't a long hike, it was very steep and difficult. For every two steps you took forward you slid one step back... |
