Cinder Lake Crater Field
An artificial crater field that trained astronauts for lunar exploration.

šŸ“œ Artificial crater field in Flagstaff, Arizona.
šŸ” Constructed by NASA to train astronauts for lunar exploration.

Why Go

šŸš€ Explore a historic site used for Apollo missions.
šŸžļø Experience an otherworldly landscape on Earth.
šŸš— Enjoy off-highway vehicle recreation in Coconino National Forest.
šŸ”­ Learn about space exploration history.

Why Avoid

āš ļø Road conditions can be poor, 4-wheel-drive may be required.
šŸš§ Forest Service Rd 776 may be closed seasonally.
šŸŒ² Natural erosion and OHV use have softened original craters.

šŸ…æļø Parking

Accessible via Forest Service Rd 776.

Last updated 8 days ago

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