O'Leary Peak

O'Leary Peak is a lava dome volcano at an elevation of 2.697m (8,848ft) above the sea level, located in Coconino County,in northern Arizona, in the southwestern United States.

O'Leary Peak

Located 20 miles north of Flagstaff, in Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument, the road to the summit is rough with pot holes, rocks and eroded sections. The road to the top is made for any vehicle. At the summit is a lookout tower. A road switchbacks up to the summit, servicing the lookout tower. The path to the summit is actually an old jeep road closed to vehicle traffic other than for official Forest Service use.

There are a total of 6 switchbacks to the tower. Only travel on this road when it is dry. Be prepared for abrupt weather changes; weather extremes are not uncommon. As always, check road conditions before departing. The summit offers good views of the San Francisco Peaks and Mt Elden.
Pic: Alex Hayden

 

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