The Superstitions are the largest of the mountain ranges surrounding Phoenix, Arizona. Geologists believe that the mountain was formed from volcanic activity as far back as 25 million years ago. The rugged 1,60,000 acre mountain range is full of legend, history and intrigue. Archaeological evidence indicates human existence here some 9,000 years ago. Later, inhabitants included the Salado, Hohokam and Apache Indians, followed by Spanish explorers and Mexican Gold Miners. Early settlers named the hills on account of many myths and stories told by the local Pima/Apache Indians about the mountains, and tales such as the fabled Lost Dutchman gold mine.
Superstition Mountains
