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A sign, seemingly in the center of nowhere, marks the beginning of the Lunar Crater Backcountry Byway, the dirt road to the crater's edge.
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The dirt road to the crater is generally accessible to smaller passenger cars, though mud and soft sand conditions can exist. It's always best to examine the road before you drive it.
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The crater is hard to miss. But just in case you do, there's a sign marking it!
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Surrounding land formations also show signs of the area's past volcanic history.
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Lunar Crater is about 3,500 feet across and 430 feet deep.
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A very short trail leads to an observation bench along the crater's north side.
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Volcanic rocks are visible across the ground here.
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Overlooking Lunar Crater.