S P Crater

S P Crater

S P Crater is located in northern Arizona, in the southwestern United States. It is a cinder cone volcano. The base of the cone is 3,900 feet (1,200 m) across and 820 feet (250 m) tall. It has a lava flow that extends for four miles to the north.

Location

San Francisco Volcanic Field
Coconino County, Arizona
USA

Getting There

Here are some ways to get there depending on your starting location:

If you are coming from Flagstaff, take US-89 northbound until you reach US-180. Turn left onto US-180, and continue until you reach CR-545. Turn left onto CR-545 and follow the road until you reach the parking area for S P Crater.

If you are coming from Phoenix, take I-17 northbound until you reach Flagstaff. From Flagstaff, take US-89 northbound until you reach US-180. Turn left onto US-180, and continue until you reach CR-545. Turn left onto CR-545 and follow the road until you reach the parking area for S P Crater.

If you are coming from Las Vegas, take US-93 southbound until you reach I-40. Take I-40 eastbound until you reach Exit 178 for CR-230. Follow CR-230 until you reach CR-231. Turn left onto CR-231 and continue until you reach CR-545. Turn left onto CR-545 and follow the road until you reach the parking area for S P Crater.

Nearby Airports

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