The Superstition Mountains is 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. They are roughly bounded by U.S. Route 60 on the south, Arizona State Route 88 on the northwest, and Arizona State Route 188 on the northeast.
Praying Hands Formation
Miners Needle from Bluff Spring Trail. Note prominent bedding planes in the volcanics. (2010)
View from the Flatiron hiking trail (2008)
Superstition Mountains From Route 60 at Apache Junction (2021)
Superstition Mountain is a prominent mountain and regional landmark located in the Phoenix metropolitan area of Arizona, immediately east of Apache Junction and north of Gold Canyon. It anchors the west end of the Superstition Mountains and is a popular outdoor recreation destination, home to numerous trails for hiking and horseback riding. The legend of the Lost Dutchman's Gold Mine centers around the mountain.
Superstition Mountain as seen from the west over Apache Junction in 2002
Superstition Mountain – Petroglyph Trail