At the Sunset Trailhead, snap a photo of the trail map to use for your return route options. Broadside immediately enters fragrant pine-shaded foothills, staying flat and easy for its first mile.

Sunset Crater Loop Road, along with the Lava Flow and A’a trails, are open once more, according to the National Park Service’s website.

Even better, many of Arizona's top outdoor destinations are right next to some of its largest cities. For example, Tucson's self-guided Astro Trail is one of the world's best stargazing destinations.