| Superstition Mountains | |
|---|---|
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| Highest point | |
| Peak | Superstition Mountain, 33°24′40″N 111°24′03″W / 33.411016967°N 111.400765347°W |
| Elevation | NAVD 88[1] |
| Prominence | 1,817 ft (554 m)[2] |
| Coordinates | 33°28′41″N 111°14′20″W / 33.47806°N 111.23889°W |
| Geography | |
| State | Arizona |
| Superstition Wilderness | |
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| Wi:kchsawa | |
 Praying Hands Formation | |
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| Location | Maricopa / Pinal / Gila counties, Arizona, US |
| Nearest city | Apache Junction, Arizona |
| Coordinates | 33°28′41″N 111°14′20″W / 33.47806°N 111.23889°W |
| Area | 159,757 acres (646.51 km2) |
| Established | 1939 |
| Governing body | United States Forest Service |
The Superstition Mountains (Yavapai: Wi:kchsawa) 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.
- ^ "Superstition". NGS Data Sheet. National Geodetic Survey, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, United States Department of Commerce. Retrieved June 8, 2011.
- ^ "Superstition Benchmark, Arizona". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved June 8, 2011.
- ^ "Maps | Data Basin". databasin.org. Retrieved 2018-12-28.