Superstition Mountains, Arizona

The Superstition Mountains, popularly referred to as "The Superstitions" or "The Supes", are a range of mountains in Arizona located to the east of the Phoenix metropolitan area. They are anchored by Superstition Mountain, a large mountain that is a popular recreation destination for residents of the Phoenix, Arizona area.

The mountain range is in the federally-designated Superstition Mountain Wilderness Area, and includes a variety of natural features in addition to the mountain that is its namesake. Weaver's Needle, a prominent landmark and rock climbing destination set behind and to the east of Superstition Mountain, is a tall erosional remnant [1] that plays a significant role in the legend of the Lost Dutchman's Gold Mine. Peralta Canyon, on the northeast side of Superstition Mountain, contains a popular trail that leads up to Freemont Saddle, which provides a very picturesque view of Weaver's Needle. Miner's Needle is another prominent formation in the wilderness and a popular hiking destination.

As with most of the terrain surrounding the Phoenix metropolitan area, the Superstition Mountains have a desert climate, with high summer temperatures and a handful of perennial sources of water. The altitude in the more remote, eastern portion of the wilderness is higher than the western portion, which lowers temperatures slightly. Numerous hiking trails cross the mountains from multiple access points, including the Peralta Trailhead, the most popular.[2] The Lost Dutchman State Park, located on the west side of Superstition Mountain, includes several short walking trails.

The Superstition Mountains are bounded roughly by U.S. Route 60 on the south, State Route 88 on the northwest, and State Route 188 on the northeast.

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[jason65329]

Arizona looks like one most beautiful places.

[zuzulo56]

Well, I'm NOT a superstitious gent, but I know gold when I smell it...AND I tell ya, there's G-O-L-D in them thar Hills!

[Jaboie]

Everyone who is as amazed by being with these mountains as I am, check out the video from my recent trip the the Superstition Wilderness. There is some great footage. You must experience wandering around out there for a few days. It is incredible. Nature at its finest.

[apocyldoomer]

@norrisreber You are just jealous that you cannot AFFORD to build a house there..you probably reside in a white trash trailer park. Bitch, bitch, bitch..shut the hell up fukin whiner!!

[MoeFe]

Several people claim to have had experiences with all types of alien beings inhabiting underground levels below the superstitution Mts. east of Phoenix. Early reports speak of humans and human-dwarfs inhabiting the caverns of the region, although in the 20th century reports of reptilian and grey type aliens have increased. Some encounters involve white-greys

[norrisreber]

it is a very good video, but I don't know who calls it "the Supes". I was born and raised there, in Gilbert, and I never heard it called that. It must be some newcomer to AZ that doesn't know anything about AZ. Maybe one of the idiots that scarred up the mountain by building houses all the way up to the base, screwing up the view for ALL of us!!!!! u guys really hurt the area there. It was a great mountain, still is I guess, wish the idiots up the hill would get out of there!!!!

[whiscash1]

The theme from 'For a Few Dollars More' :) Awesome! \m/

[XxPitbullxX2]

What's the name of the song?

[bobby3599]

It;s funny how they don't mention the they're in Apache Junction!

[treezy8769]

lots of people commit suicide there too. i just went on a 10 mile hike through there and a ranger told me