Get this from a library! Superstition Wilderness Area. Treasure in the Superstition Mountains Yea, yea, I can hear you saying it, “of course there’s treasure in the Superstition Mountains, everybody knows that”. Photo by Ryan Panasy Treasure Loop Trail. There is a wood bench and a sign at this point that marks the point at which you can take the secret spur trail to the Praying Hands. How the Superstition Mountains got their name, legend ... if they do find a treasure,” Johnston said. But they're even better known for something else: the legendary Lost Dutchman's Mine, a much-ballyhooed secret stash of wealth sought by daring adventurers known as "Dutch hunters." Just across the gulch about 200 yards, opposite this house in the cave, is a tunnel, will covered up and concealed in the bushes. Superstition Mountains we went in search of time portals and lost treasure. The Superstition Mountains are a mountain range east of Phoenix and are known for their picturesque volcanic peaks and and jagged canyons. Its very name derives from the mystery surrounding it. From here it is a series of cairn finding exercises to guide you to some of the most impressive 360 degree views in the Superstition Wilderness. This site is like a library, Use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Add photo Case File: The Lost Dutchman Mine Location: The Superstition Mountains, Arizona Date: 1876 Description: The Superstition Mountains in Arizona cover 160,000 acres of desolate, rugged terrain. Babcock relates of a book by James Swanson and Tom Kollenborn, who went looking in the Superstition Mountains for an underground civilization and a huge treasure dating to the Inca or Aztec. Trail conditions vary from fair to very poor. “Real” or not, the haunting tales endure, continuing to draw prospectors to the Superstition Mountains today, and making the story one of the most famous lost treasure tales of all time. To this day, you’ll find people who believe that a legendary gold mine lies hidden in these mountains, waiting to be found. A hike in the Superstition Mountains shortly after rain reveals a different kind of treasure: water and lush desert vegetation besides gorgeous views. Regardless of gold, the Superstition Wilderness offers a much better treasure: a … The item The treasure of the Superstition Mountains represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in Akron Carnegie Public Library. The Treasure Loop Trail is a 2.4-mile loop hike at the west base of the Superstition Mountains. Well, maybe and maybe not. Exploring the Superstitions: Trails and Tales of the Southwest's Mystery Mountains by John Annerino Paperback $19.78. History of the Superstition Mountains & Jacob Waltz (The Lost Dutchman) Welcome to Superstition Mountain Museum. In a gulch in the Superstition Mountains, the location of which is described by certain landmarks, there is a two-room house in the mouth of a cave on the side of the slope near the gulch. An easy to moderate day hike, Treasure Loop is a must-do for all outdoor enthusiasts. [Elise Broach; Antonio Javier Caparó] -- Returning to Superstition Mountain, the Barker brothers, along with their friend Delilah, soon find themselves entangled in more danger and mystery as they uncover a treasure. Over time, their activities on the Superstition Mountains angered the Apaches, who began attacking the goldminers. Returning to Superstition Mountain, the Barker brothers, along with their friend Delilah, soon find themselves entangled in more danger and mystery as they uncover a treasure Inside the Museum. THE LOST DUTCHMAN MINE The Superstition Mountains in Arizona, as the name suggests, is an intriguing place with a long history of strange activity and encounters with equally mysterious creatures. Download The Treasure Of The Superstition Mountains PDF/ePub or read online books in Mobi eBooks. Hiking along the ridge of Battleship Mountain. A group of modern day treasure hunters search for the Lost Dutchman mine in the Superstition mountain range of Arizona. Don't forget to visit our Museum Shop. Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. Nevertheless, news of the mine spread far and wide, attracting treasure hunters to the region. The hike runs parallel to the Superstition Mountains for a while, then starts to lose elevation. 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