The Superstition Mountains
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We've created three itineraries that focus on different aspects of these
remote mountains. The first trip focuses on one of the earliest
stories, the Salado Indians. Angel Basin is a great destination
for a layover day leaving ample time to explore the area which includes
700 year old ruins. The next trip ta
Our final itinerary will focus on the legend of the Lost Dutchman Gold Mine. Depending on which account you read, Jacob Waltz was said to have saved the life of a Peralta. For this act of heroism he was paid with the location of a rich gold mine somewhere deep in the Superstition Mountains. On his deathbed, Jacob is supposed to have provided a series of clues to the location of his mine. To this day, nobody has ever been able to prove the exact location of his mine . . . will you find it?
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Shrouded
in mystery, the Superstition Mountains still hold secrets. Called
"The Crooked Top Mountains" by the native people, the canyons, dry river
beds, ridges and cliffs are home to some of Arizona's richest history
and legend. The stories begin even before Arizona was part of the
United States. As a matter of fact, some of the stories begin even
before there was a United States.
kes us further into the
wilderness and into the historic Reavis Ranch. Named for an
old farmer and hermit, Elisha Reavis is said to have defended his cabin
from a murderous band of Apaches by rushing their campfire dressed in
his birthday suit, waving iron skillets and screaming like a madman.
This backpacking trip is the
perfect trip for first timers or beginners. The distance
is short but demanding and the payoff is huge. Our first
day will take us to our main camp and we'll remain there for the
duration of the trip until our hike out. This layover day
is great for local exploration and investigation of the ruins.
This trip is intended for true
backpacking enthusiasts - regardless of experience. Our
first day will take us to Angel Basin and the Salado ruins.
The next day we hike up to Reavis Ranch; day three is our
layover day, perfect for some serious relaxation or personal
exploration.
The Superstition Mountains is home
to one of the most famous "lost mine" stories in the Southwest.
In 1891 Jacob Waltz died, but not before he could pass along
some clues to his secret mine. Unfortunately he either
didn't provide enough detail or they didn't pay enough attention
because as far as we know it hasn't been discovered yet.
This trans-Sup hike will take you through the heart of the
Superstition Mountains as we check out the famous landmarks
mentioned in the legend.