Lockett Meadow
An alpine meadow inside the crater of the San Francisco Peaks. Its golden aspen forests in autumn make it Arizona's most famous spot for fall colors.
Lockett Meadow lies on the east side of the ancient crater of the San Francisco Peaks, at an elevation of about 2,600 meters. The meadow is surrounded by large stands of aspen. From late September to early October, the aspens turn golden against a backdrop of snow-capped peaks, making it Arizona's classic fall foliage destination. From here you can also hike the inner basin trail into the crater. The access road is a steep, narrow dirt track. On autumn weekends, traffic is often limited due to crowds, so it is best to go early on a weekday morning. The road is closed in winter.
Opening hours
Approx. May–Oct
Nearby sights
- Humphreys Peak
- Arizona Snowbowl
- Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument
- Mount Elden
- Museum of Northern Arizona
- Buffalo Park
- Pioneer Museum
- Lowell Observatory