# shuffling through the volcanic ash of Sunset Crater - Link: https://mywalkabout.net/shuffling-through-the-volcanic-ash-of-sunset-crater/ - Published: 2017-03-04T12:54:00-07:00 - Author: My Walkabout Just outside of Flagstaff, Arizona, there is a protected area known as [Sunset Crater](https://www.nps.gov/sucr/planyourvisit/index.htm). The ground is covered in soft black volcanic ash, crevasses and fissures can be explored. [the_ad id=”13633″]   The Native American Great Spirit is strong here.[](https://i0.wp.com/mywalkabout.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/be80d-g0229373.jpg?ssl=1) Start along the boardwalk to get a sense of the area, then head out on a trail that will lead you up and around a mountain.   Your views once you reach the summit are worth the short hike.[](https://i0.wp.com/mywalkabout.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/9bfca-g0269397.jpg?ssl=1) I come around the mountain and back down as the sun starts to set in the west. I head back to camp, start a fire and watch the night sky unfold.[](https://i0.wp.com/mywalkabout.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/906d3-gopr9512.jpg?ssl=1) Another peaceful starry Arizona night. ### Share this: * [ Email ](https://mywalkabout.net/shuffling-through-the-volcanic-ash-of-sunset-crater/?subject=%5BShared%20Post%5D%20shuffling%20through%20the%20volcanic%20ash%20of%20Sunset%20Crater&body=https%3A%2F%2Fmywalkabout.net%2Fshuffling-through-the-volcanic-ash-of-sunset-crater%2F&share=email) * [Post](https://x.com/share) * [Share on Tumblr](https://www.tumblr.com/share) * [ WhatsApp ](https://mywalkabout.net/shuffling-through-the-volcanic-ash-of-sunset-crater/?share=jetpack-whatsapp) * [ Nextdoor ](https://mywalkabout.net/shuffling-through-the-volcanic-ash-of-sunset-crater/?share=nextdoor) * [ Threads ](https://mywalkabout.net/shuffling-through-the-volcanic-ash-of-sunset-crater/?share=threads) * [[ * [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) * [ Reddit ](https://mywalkabout.net/shuffling-through-the-volcanic-ash-of-sunset-crater/?share=reddit) ### Like this: Like Loading…