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The Lava Flow Trail is a 1 mile interpretive loop with 20 stations. There is also a .3 mile paved loop that is wheelchair accessible. The trails are well marked.
Equipment: Good walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, plenty of water, maybe a walking stick.
Written Oct 25, 2008
Phone: (928) 526-0502
Website: http://www.nps.gov/sucr/
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The trail up to the top of Lenox Crater is only 1/2 mile long but is very steep. Some of the footing is unsteady too, so be very careful especially on the way down.
Equipment: Good walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, plenty of water, maybe a walking stick.
Written Oct 25, 2008
Phone: (928) 526-0502
Website: http://www.nps.gov/sucr/
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