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Ride Description

This is an out and back ride.

Wupatki National Monument protects the ancient dwellings of puebloan people and Sunset Crater Volcano.

This is a great ride but a tough one. Make sure you bring plenty of water and food. You will also need some money to enter the park.

Basically you descent for 30 miles and then turn around and head back to the pines. The descent takes you down to the high desert. There are some great views and the ride is well worth the climb back. You can certainly turn around at any time to reduce the mileage.

For more info visit:

www.nps.gov/wupa

www.nps.gov/sucr

Start Location and Parking

Park at the Visitor Center which is a couple of miles down the road once you turn off of Hwy 89A.

There is also camping spots available at the visitor center.

Ride Directions

Once you enter the Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument from 89 A you cannot get lost. Just stay on the main road which is 395 or Loop Road. Ride as far as you want go go then turn around and head back where you started from.

Food, Coffee, and Juice Joints

Need to head back to Flagstaff, AZ.

Bathrooms along the route

There is not much out there other than the two visitors centers in the National Monument. There is water and vending machines at the two visitors centers.

Recommended Bike Shops

Absolute Bikes

928.779.5969

http://www.absolutebikes.net/flag_frset.html

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