I’m still in awe of this little known 1000 foot volcanic cinder cone 25 miles NW of Flagstaff. We explored the slot canyons and hoodoos for over 4 hours yesterday, and only saw 3 people. Many crystals and gems dot the volcanic rock in the 740,000 year old formation. | Jeremy Johnson Photography

I’m still in awe of this little known 1000 foot volcanic cinder cone 25 miles NW of Flagstaff and 20 miles from Grand Canyon Junction, Arizona. We explored the slot canyons and hoodoos for over 4 hours, and only saw 3 people! Many crystals and gems dot the volcanic rock in the 740,000 year old formation. | Jeremy Johnson Photography

I'm still in awe of this little known 1000 foot volcanic cinder cone 25 miles NW of Flagstaff. We explored the slot canyons and hoodoos for over 4 hours, and we only saw 3 people. Many crystals and gems dot the volcanic rock in the 740,000 year old formation. | Jeremy Johnson Photography

👇🏼Save and share for your next trip ⬇️ 📍Cinder Cone A 200-foot ascent to the summit of the volcano leads to an amazing view of its lava flow called the Fantastic Lava Beds and the colorful Painted Dunes Follow @alexkhachigian for more tips & adventures 😮 Cinder Cone was formed during two eruptions that occurred in the 1650s (almost 400 years ago) 🥾 This trail takes 3 hours round trip (4 miles total) and has a steep incline to the top of the Cinder Cone volcano. You can also go to the bottom