Superstition Mountains
Superstition Mountains
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Located near the east rim of the Valley of the Sun and popular for the legend of the Lost Dutchman Mine.
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Peppertaz
Carmichael, CA825 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Nice drive and history in the area if you stop and read about it or visit the Superstitious Mountain Museum before they have maps and info you’ll get more out of the drive. I especially enjoyed the Saguaro cactuses they are everywhere and so big and old. Read about them too they are amazing!
Written November 13, 2023
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GalSherry13
3 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
I received a ticket from the library through the Culture Pass program for the Superstition Mountain Museum. Honestly got more out of the free part of Superstition Mountain itself. The hike and the "town" was interesting to see. Being able to go into the church, see Wells Fargo, jail etc and see photos/posters of all the actors who have made movies there, was unique. Never knew so many movies had been made there. Most.of what you see online about the place has to do with how Superstition Mtn got its name but not that the place has so much more history. I think the stamping machine still being used (can be seen at certain days a week) made me realize that the Mountain isn't the only thing memorable about the place. Make sure to keep hydrated if you hike it. Definitely bring a camera because the area is gorgeous.
Written November 13, 2023
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WanderingWithUsTwo
Phoenix, AZ796 contributions
May 2020
This state park is named after the legends of the Lost Dutchman’s gold mine. There are many tales of this supposed hidden gold mine in the Superstition Mountains that have captivated people for hundreds of years. Although there are several stories about the origin of the mine nobody has been able to confirm for certain which is true. This park is very interesting to visit with many trails to see the surrounding area and includes a lake. Some popular ones here are the Flatiron Trail and Weavers Needle. There’s even a small town called Goldfield Ghost Town which adds more to the old west vibes from the area. At about 45 minutes east Phoenix it is easily accessible and much different than other mountain peaks in the area. The four peaks can also be seen from here in the distance as well which provides an additional backdrop for photos especially when they’re covered in snow. Because it sits in the east it also creates some great shadows and golden curtains of light over the face of the mountains. It’s not uncommon to see many photoshoots out here for engagements and graduations due to the beautiful desert landscape. Sometimes it can be very crowded on the way there as the roads are one lane each way so just make sure you leave yourself enough time to arrive in time for sunrise/set. We have been fortunate enough to go on one of the rare occasions last year when it snowed out there and it was packed with people. However, since this park is so spread out it is a great place to come take in the scenery without feeling to crowded!
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Written May 12, 2020
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Beth L.
Akron, OH9 contributions
Mar 2023
We’d been looking forward to hiking in the Superstitions on a recent trip to Phoenix, but the trails were beyond our expectations. Dramatic vistas with rocky backgrounds and saguaros. We hiked the Peralta trail and stopped at the Fremont Saddle. Spectacular views. Petroglyphs at the canyon on the Heiroglyph trail did not disappoint. So many more trails, we hope to go back to the Phoenix area for this.
Written April 13, 2023
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Our America
Apache Junction, AZ276 contributions
Aug 2022 • Solo
Spent 9 days in the area. Hiking the mountain and getting lost in the desert. A truly different mountain experience for me. I've hiked nearly 1000 miles in my lifetime and this mountain in the desert was BRUTAL. The steepness of the approach to the mountain base and vast array of changing terrain is not to be taken lightly. Bring 3 liters of water if planning to do longer hikes like Siphon Draw to Flat Top Iron. Start by 5:30 am to beat the full on high on sky HOT HOT HOT sun. You'll likely encounter snakes like the black tailed rattle snake. The rock
Of the mountain is magnificent. As a rock climber.. I was able to do a little solo
Here and there. Chuncky jugs and out croppings all around. Desert beauty will
Poke you, bite you, sting you, burn you and dry you out. I recommend any hiker/climber to visit Superstiton for an experience of inner silence and test
your strength.
Of the mountain is magnificent. As a rock climber.. I was able to do a little solo
Here and there. Chuncky jugs and out croppings all around. Desert beauty will
Poke you, bite you, sting you, burn you and dry you out. I recommend any hiker/climber to visit Superstiton for an experience of inner silence and test
your strength.
Written August 23, 2022
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tmj1998
Metro Minneapolis-Saint Paul, MN79 contributions
Mar 2021
Started out our long weekend in Mesa area by spending a day in the Superstition Mountains. Started out our day with a paddle on Saguaro Lake, took a break in the middle of the day for lunch and then set out for a "scenic drive" to Tortilla Flats and the Apache Trail (Route 88) in Tonto National Forest. The road is climbs the elevation and there is opportunity to stop off and take a photo, maybe a hike or a brief stroll. For a girl from the lakes and prairies of MN, the road has some hairpin turns on the edge steep canyon drop offs. But the road became unpaved and seemed to be single lane a few miles past Tortilla Flats (and was closed just prior to Willow Canyon). The scenery is beautiful and breath taking. Enjoy a pit stop at Tortilla flats for some refreshments and people watching.
Written March 12, 2021
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Ry M
Iowa City, IA2 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
I love this mountain but it can be dangerous if going during bad weather. My wife and I go about every other year and it’s a good challenge for us, we’re in our late 20s. I tried beating bad weather once, got lost and then the bad weather hit, this map is our path after realizing we were lost at the top of the mountain and couldn’t find a safe way down. Only ended up in a helicopter ride back down.
Written February 24, 2024
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dwkkmk2
Tampa, FL67 contributions
Mar 2021 • Friends
The Superstition Mountains look more impressive the closer you get as you hike. The view from the road or parking lot do not do it Justice! The hike is not challenging until the last 25% of it. Make sure it is dry when you go. It was sprinkling out which made it very slippery on the steep rocks at the top.
Written July 18, 2021
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stjohnbeachlover
St. Louis, Missouri 1,226 contributions
Feb 2021 • Couples
My husband and I took our Jeep to Superstition Mountains. We took the Apache Trail and it took us 6 hours round trip with photo stops and a lunch break at a park near the water. There were places where we could take the Jeep off the road. The last mile or so was on an unpaved road so it was quite bumpy but we had a fantastic day! A lot of people had Jeeps especially at the last overlook.
Written June 20, 2021
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alisaj_12
Santa Clarita, CA288 contributions
Nov 2020
What an interesting and beautiful area! You can see Superstition Mountain for miles as you approach. It stands high and ragged above the undulating desert surrounding it. There is a small fee to enter and park. Parking was spaced for social distancing. There are bathrooms that are exceptionally clean. The woman responsible for that should be commended. I thanked her in person as a clean public restroom is so appreciated. The area is dotted with picnic tables, some covered providing shade, some not. Some are right up close to where you'd park some are a few dozen yards in. There are many trails that crisscross through the terrain, some shorter some harder. Some with informative signage referencing the flora or animals in the area. There is one trail, at least, that offers benches along it for resting. My 80+ yr. old parents had no difficulty handling the shorter trails. I use Alltrails.com for trail info. Be sure to wear a hat and sunscreen, unless your at a covered picnic table there is no shade. Nearby there is a rock and mineral shop, horse stables, and old western style town with what they call a zip line. (Not recommending that!) But the town is cute.
Written January 15, 2021
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Can I bring a all electric off road golf cart to the Superstition Mountains for exploring?
Written November 16, 2024
We wanted to to a hard hike in that area. We are two mountain lover from the Alps so we like a lot ob elevation gain :) Any recommendations?
Written October 21, 2018
My wife and have one day to hike in the Superstition Mountains. What hike would your recommend, we have about 6 hours of time.
Thanks
Written January 19, 2018
Massacre ground trail or peralta trail.
Both moderate picturesque shorter than 6 hour trails.
Written January 22, 2018
Trying to get a little more clarification on time/distance/difficulty/recommendations...going to be in Phoenix area, want a difficult day hike. I am an experienced hiker, so wondering how much of the La Barge Boulder Canyon Loop Trail can be completed in a full day vs doing the Boulder Canyon trail...or do you start at the same and can decide as you go? Thanks!!
Written April 12, 2017
Don't bother with that hike. Do the Siphon Draw trail up the northwest side all the way to the Flatiron and then take a left all the way to the top. If you are in real good shape, you can be up and down in four hours. But for most hikers, count on six hours total.
Written April 13, 2017
According to George Johnston, president emeritus of the Superstition Mountain Museum, the mountain was called many different names, by a handful of different cultures, over the years. "The Crooked Top Mountain,” “Thunder Mountain,” and "Mountain of Foam,” are a few examples. But it was the local farmers, in the late 1860s, who tabbed this mountain with its final namesake.
Through the Pima Indians, the farmers of the Salt River Valley had heard stories about “strange sounds, people who disappeared, mysterious deaths, and an overall fear of the mountain.” Johnston said.
This influenced the farmers to believe the Pimas were superstitious about this particular mountain, and thus the name Superstition Mountain was born.
Written March 23, 2018
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