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Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument

At the southern end of the loop drive that connects it to Wupatki National Monument, this monument contains a relatively new volcano. The main eruption around 1064 C.E. built most of the cinder cone, with the last eruption in 1260 C.E. adding the spectacular to the cone's top.

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Hours: Nov-Apr daily 9AM-5PM, May-Oct daily 8AM-5PM
Price: $5, good for 7 days at both Sunset Crater Volcano and Wupatki National Monuments; Park Pass applies
Website: nps.gov (opens in a new tab)

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