Superstition Mountain

Superstition Mountain

Superstition Mountain (Yavapai: Wikchsawa) is located immediately east of the Phoenix metropolitan area in Arizona. It anchors the west end of the Superstition Wilderness. The mountain, a single massive volcanic plug, is a prominent landmark in the eastern Valley of the Sun and is a popular recreation destination in the region.

The mountain is located near Apache Junction and Gold Canyon, Arizona, easily accessible from U.S. Route 60 and State Route 88. It is a popular three season (fall, winter, spring) hiking area. Afternoon temperatures from June to September are usually in the range of 100 to 115°F near the mountain. Day hikers often frequent the mountain during cooler months. The [http://www.pr.state.az.us/Parks/parkhtml/dutchman.html Lost Dutchman State Park] is located on the western side of the mountain and includes hiking trails to notable formations such as the Praying Hands and the Flatiron.cite web
url=http://www-personal.umich.edu/~mkli/flatiron.htm
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] The Peralta Trail, on the southern side of the mountain, traverses Fremont Saddle and descends into the wilderness to the east of the mountain.

External links

* [http://hikearizona.com/ Hike Arizona]
* [http://superstitionliving.com/ The Apache Trail]
* [http://superstitionmtnhikes.com/ Superstition Mountain Hikes]
* [http://toddshikingguide.com/ Todds Desert Hiking guide]
* [http://www.ajpl.org/aj/superstition/ History of the Superstitions]
* [http://www.superstitionmountainmuseum.org/ Superstition Mountain Museum]

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