O'Leary Peak Loop

Total Miles
14.3

Technical Rating

4

Moderate

Best Time

Summer

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

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O'Leary Peak Loop
5

Trail Overview

This trail loops around Sunset Crater Volcano and O'Leary Peak. It begins on volcanic ash and concludes with a steep hill down to Highway 89. There is a great little hike to Strawberry Crater from the parking lot. Unlicensed vehicles are not allowed on certain portions of the trail.

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O'Leary Peak Loop
O'Leary Peak Loop

Difficulty

Moderate. Rutted and rocky in some sections with one tippy spot before Waypoint 05. Most of the trail is easy. One steep descent.

Technical Rating

4

Status Reports

John Crose
Feb 11, 2025
Open
Dusty
Very deep ruts and off camber spots. Was not ideal for us in the Ram XL, but got through.
Nightcrawler Lj
Dec 05, 2024
Open
Normal
Little rocky in entrance of the trail south of highway 89. Not really much to see as many trees have been burned down from forest fires. kinda a lame trail tbh. 4x4 would be highly recommended if you go up into the mountains due to some spots being uneven and sandy.
Brian Rank
May 16, 2024
2014 Ford F-Series
Open
Normal
Cameron Hershey
Apr 20, 2024
2022 Ford Bronco
Open
Normal

Access Description

On the east side of Flagstaff, get off Interstate 40 at exit 201 and head north short distance to Highway 89. Turn right and drive north about 12 miles to Forest Road 545 on right. Follow signs to Sunset Crater Volcano N.M. Go east 5.5 miles on paved 545 to start of trail on left. No fee is required to pass through the monument. Just tell toll-taker your plans.

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