Superstition Mountain

Superstition Mountain
Superstition Mountain as seen from the west over Apache Junction in 2002
Highest point
Elevation5,059 ft (1,542 m) NAVD 88[1]
Prominence1,817 ft (554 m)[2]
Coordinates33°24′40″N 111°24′03″W / 33.411016967°N 111.400765347°W / 33.411016967; -111.400765347[1]
Naming
Native name
Geography
Superstition Mountain is located in Arizona
Superstition Mountain
Superstition Mountain
LocationPinal County, Arizona, US
Parent rangeSuperstition Mountains
Topo mapUSGS Goldfield

Superstition Mountain (Yavapai: Wi:kchsawa, O'odham: Gakoḍk) 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 (within the federally designated Superstition Wilderness Area) and is a popular outdoor recreation destination, home to numerous trails for hiking and horseback riding.[3] The legend of the Lost Dutchman's Gold Mine centers around the mountain.

  1. ^ a b "Superstition". NGS Data Sheet. National Geodetic Survey, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, United States Department of Commerce. Retrieved June 8, 2011.
  2. ^ "Superstition Benchmark, Arizona". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved June 8, 2011.
  3. ^ Carlson, Jack; Stewart, Elizabeth (2017). Superstition Wilderness Trails West (1st ed.). Tempe, Arizona: Clear Creek Publishing. pp. 11, 29, 34–38, 157, 173–179, 188, 192–194, 214, 219, 241.