Record SL-846679 · Wikidata Q7644233
Superstition Mountain
Wi:kchsawa
No list classifications
Elevation
1,542
m
5,059 ft
Prominence
—
Isolation
—
Coordinates
33.4110° N,
111.4008° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaSuperstition Mountain (Yavapai: Wi:kchsawa, O'odham: Gakoḍk) is a prominent mountain and regional landmark located in the Phoenix metropolitan area of Arizona, immediately east of Apache Junction and north of Gold Canyon. It anchors the west end of the Superstition Mountains (within the federally designated Superstition Wilderness Area) and is a popular outdoor recreation destination, home to numerous trails for hiking and horseback riding. The legend of the Lost Dutchman's Gold Mine centers around the mountain.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superstition Peak | 1,541 m | SE 133° | 0.0 km |
| Old Turk's Head | 846 m | S 198° | 1.9 km |
| Turk's Head | 860 m | S 170° | 2.3 km |
| Superstition Mountains | 1,398 m | NW 321° | 2.5 km |
| Weaver's Needle | 1,388 m | NE 48° | 3.7 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grope | Vertigo Spire | 4b | 1.2 km |
| The Last Fandango | Vertigo Spire | 5a | 1.2 km |
| The Odyssey | Acropolis, The | 5b | 1.5 km |
| SE Ridge | Acropolis, The | 6a | 1.5 km |
| South Face | Acropolis, The | 6c | 1.5 km |
| Spectre | Mirage, The | 4c | 1.7 km |
| The Honeymooners P1 Variation | Carney Springs Wall | 5b | 2.3 km |
| Norton's Notion | Carney Springs Wall | 5a | 2.3 km |
| The Honeymooners | Carney Springs Wall | 7a | 2.3 km |
| De Grazia | Carney Springs Wall | 5a | 2.3 km |
| To Air is Human | Carney Springs Wall | 6c | 2.3 km |
| El Grungo | Weavers Needle | 5c | 3.7 km |
| Farewell Mr. L.Arrow | Weavers Needle | 5a | 3.7 km |
| Fool's Gold | Weavers Needle | 5c | 3.7 km |
| West Chimney | Weavers Needle | 3 | 3.7 km |
| The Dutchman's Gold | Weavers Needle | 5c | 3.7 km |
| Hiker's Route | Weavers Needle | — | 3.7 km |
| Kleenex | Nosepicker Pinnacles | 4c | 3.8 km |
| Bombs Away | Nosepicker Pinnacles | 6a | 3.8 km |
| The Wee Chimney | Nosepicker Pinnacles | 5a | 3.8 km |
| Superstition Curley var. | Nosepicker Pinnacles | 5a | 3.8 km |
| Ulysses | Nosepicker Pinnacles | 5a | 3.8 km |
| The Cucumber | Nosepicker Pinnacles | 5c | 3.8 km |
| The Altar of Impermanence | Sundial, The | 6b | 4.2 km |
| Celestial Crack | Sundial, The | 6b | 4.2 km |