Superstition Mountains

Superstition Mountains
Superstition Mountains is located in Arizona
Superstition Mountains
Highest point
PeakSuperstition Mountain, 33°24′40″N 111°24′03″W / 33.411016967°N 111.400765347°W / 33.411016967; -111.400765347
Elevation NAVD 88[1]
Prominence1,817 ft (554 m)[2]
Coordinates33°28′41″N 111°14′20″W / 33.47806°N 111.23889°W / 33.47806; -111.23889
Geography
StateArizona
Superstition Wilderness
Wi:kchsawa
Praying Hands Formation
LocationMaricopa / Pinal / Gila counties, Arizona, US
Nearest cityApache Junction, Arizona
Coordinates33°28′41″N 111°14′20″W / 33.47806°N 111.23889°W / 33.47806; -111.23889
Area159,757 acres (646.51 km2)
Established1939
Governing bodyUnited 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.

  1. ^ "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. ^ "Maps | Data Basin". databasin.org. Retrieved 2018-12-28.