Superstitious Mountain

Little known fact: Cactus don't start growing branches until they are 50 years old.


Superstition Mountain & The Dutchman's Lost Mine

Legend has it that a German immigrant found a large amount of gold in the mountain. Often trading gold for goods in Phoenix. On his deathbed he told his nurse where the mine was and even drew her a rough map, she was never able to find the mine, despite numerous attempts. She then began selling the maps to other hopeful gold seekers. But still no one has been able to find the mine or the gold.
The name of the mountain comes from farmers that used to grow hay at it's base and heard stories from the Pima Indians who were afraid of the mountain. The farmers thought the Indians superstitious, hence Superstition Mountain. As you can see from the pictures the mountain does have some eerie look to it when the sun hits it just right. I can see where tribes could come up with some pretty spooky stories.