Bring a chair to sit around a campfireand ignite your curiosity for this historical narrative of the old fire tower system and how nature recovers. This was one of my best trips yet! Then, Jacob Waltz comes along a Germany-born prospector who, according to Grunge, was mistaken as being Dutch. The legend says there are millions of dollars in gold in those mountains. View of two Native American Apache women outside their cloth covered wickiups in a camp in Arizona. The day was over and we needed to wind down, no better way than sitting at a dinner table, talking about our day and our accomplishments. This area is believed to contain the richest gold mine in the world. We were all on the same page and we all knew it. Cooler temperatures also make hikes at these times of day more pleasant. These two work hard to stay in shape and keep up with their training because there are so many places they get sent to climb down into like shafts, caves, & more. We had rented a boat and Dave was preparing to go diving in the lake to look for clues and lost history. 1:00. 6109 N. Apache Trail Initial Lost Dutchman's Mine's Deaths. Several trails lead from the park into the Superstition Mountain Wilderness and surrounding Tonto National Forest. His body has never been found. Enjoy a grilled steak, or just pan for gold. Listen to the conductor narrating its history and pointing out spots of interest. They believed that the entrance to the underworld itself lay somewhere in among these peaks, and that powerful spirits roamed the withered landscape. It was speculated that he had fallen or even jumped, but it is still a mystery, just another casualty of the futile search for the lost treasure. Wilderness. This was the moment that I knew that TIA was going to become more than just a group of treasure hunters. Registration required! The Superstition Wilderness was declared a National Wilderness Area in 1964. This was a scouting trip for us and that meant we needed to get to know the area, and also put some legends and theories to the test. How might you and your family have benefited from their interest in promoting public lands? X., who seemed to be guarding the area. Hunting for the Lost Dutchman is typically a one-man journey, but lifelong Dutch Hunter Wayne Tuttle is breaking with tradition and partnering with a team of experts to follow a newly revealed clue that could finally solve the 500-year-old mystery of Americas most famous and deadliest buried treasure. Members of Liberty Wildlife will be showing birds and desert critters that are out and about at this time of year and discussing their habitat. Praying Hands to Slot Rock. Even though I was so tired at first, I felt myself becoming wide awake withinseconds as I remembered where we were, and what was on the agenda for the day. Waltz would claim to have been out prospecting when he had come across an unimaginably vast vein of gold out in the mountains, curiously supposedly near Weavers Needle. It was a good challenge for them. We will also go over bird watching basics for those that are interested! This was the trip that started it all! It was a job well done. After an intensive search, Ruths skull was was found at the bottom of a remote ravine, sitting out there all alone in the unforgiving desert. It was a fairly short hike, only 1 1/2 miles to the search area. One of these was a veterinarian and treasure hunter named Adolf Ruth, who in 1931 made his way to these wind-swept wilds, armed with what he at the time claimed to be the actual original map to it. We loaded the truck and made our way to Mesquite, Nevada. Even before the Dutchman story ever came about, and these things are right down our alley. Time for bed boys. 4 groceries, 44 restaurants, 39 parks. from simple to very rugged. August 16, 1896: George Carmack finds gold in the Yukon | History 101 Todd wanted to pan for gold in the area with David, while Ryan filmed it. Get the latest on your favorite shows, plus updates on HISTORY events and more. Waltzs caregiver, a Julia Thomas, apparently listened to all of this but had no idea what to think of any of it. There is a well-developed trail system, and the western end of the wilderness receives heavy use during the cooler times of the year. When waking up in the morning I could feel hesitation to get up and then I realized that it was because it was time to pack up and go home. There were also strange stories among the Apache of a magnificent, hidden cavern full of gold, said to be a vast treasure long buried within the mountains and protected by spirits, troll-like beasts called Tuar-Tums, and even their Thunder God himself. Were here for more than what the average person has heard or studied by looking up The Lost Dutchman Mine Legend. Treasures In America have been in contact with many historians, geologists, researchers, and, We woke up early to get everything packed up and ready for the trip to Canyon Lake, Arizona. The trails in the Superstition Mountains range from short, easy strolls in the desert to strenuous climbs of some of the most dramatic volcanic peaks and everything in between. 8. The Superstition Mountains of Arizona in morning light with Saguaro cactus. But, in order to discover any of that, we first had to see how clear the water was. Good job guys! He never came home. It was something we needed to do on this scouting trip so we could know for sure what equipment we needed to bring on the next trip. There can be all kinds of clues to be found and explored under the water e.g., possible man-made structures, old trail routes, treasure symbols, and much more. Court only lived about 12 miles away. Then his body would finally be found wedged into a remote and inaccessible crevice, with the official cause of death a mystery. Like Ive mentioned before, we had spent several months on the web and reaching out to people to narrow down a small search area so we were pretty confident we were in the area we wanted to be. Day Use Gates are closed and locked from 8 p.m.- 6 a.m. daily. Among all things mysterious and eerie stands Superstition Mountains, a mountain range located to the east of Phoenix, Arizona in the United States of America. However, the doctor did not know the path to the place as he was blindfolded by those accompanying him. Monday-Sunday: 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. (starting Nov. 1), Per Vehicle (1-4 Adults): $10 Legend tells of the Lost Dutchman's gold mine hidden somewhere within the 160,000 acres of brutal Arizona desert known as the "Superstition Mountains." The promise of a $200 million mother lode has lured thousands of treasure hunters and continues to claim the lives of those eager to decipher the legend's clues and riddles. ARROYO A four mile mountain bike loop trail has opened at the park this is a great way to enjoy the park's beauty while experiencing the famed Superstition Mountains! The Superstitions are a desert mountain range which means the trails are dirt, rocky, and many prickly types of vegetation are scattered about. They began extracting the gold ore from the site, eventually attracting attention from the community. 2023, A&E Television Networks, LLC. coyotes and black bears roaming the mountains. The Superstition Mountain Lost Dutchman Museum displays the artifacts, history and folklore of the Superstition Mountains and surrounding region. wildflowers and plants. When did surveillance become a business model and what would it take to rein it in? They are anchored by Superstition Mountain, a large mountain that is a popular recreation destination for residents of the Phoenix, Arizona, area. Unfortunately, some mysteriously vanish without a trace, while others die in an equally strange fashion. Long before Who Wants to Be a Millionaire and grifter-socialite Anna Delvey, we had the Gold Rush and even today, plenty of Americans are still fixated on an either long-lost or fictional gold mine in Arizona's Superstition Mountains.For more than a century, adventurous souls have sought the Lost Dutchman Mine, and since 1891 . Thats when we split up into two teams. Once we were on the way home all the team members were very excited about the trip. Dave! Many come for Lost Dutchmans Mine, here we come! Each scouting trip, we hope to find enough clues to get us to want to come back. About 40 minutes later I could see them making their way back down a steep hill. to dozens of deaths in the Superstition Legend tells of the Lost Dutchmans gold mine hidden somewhere within the 160,000 acres of brutal Arizona desert known as the Superstition Mountains. The promise of a $200 million mother lode has lured thousands of treasure hunters and continues to claim the lives of those eager to decipher the legends clues and riddles. Superstition Mountain has an elevation of 5,024 feet. After we packed up the gear and hiked back down to the cars we decided to go to the famous Lost Dutchman Mine restaurant. Treasure Loop Trail is a 2.4-mile loop hike at the west base of the Superstition Mountains. The Peralta family would go on to be suspected of having left some evidence behind of their discovery in the form of a series of odd stones mysteriously etched with codes, pictograms, and cryptic messages written out in imperfect Latin, which are said to hold the key to finding the treasure and which have been dubbed the Peralta Stones. These stones were allegedly written up by the family shortly before their massacre and left behind by Apaches who did not know their true meaning and so left them to rot away in the sun. The mountain range is indeed one of the most scenic sights in the vicinity of the city. Located east of Phoenix, the Superstition Mountains stretch across 160,000 acres of desert, and somewhere in these almost supernatural-looking canyons . Here, we decided to split up again. This is a nice introductory hike to the Superstition mountain wilderness area. Out in the remote badlands of the U.S. state of Arizona, just to the east of the Phoenix metropolitan area lies a sun scorched, dried up, arid moonscape of twisted peaks and sprawling expanse of badlands called the Superstition Mountains, at one time called the Sierra de la Espuma by Spanish settlers. Compiled and edited by Kathy Weiser-Alexander / Legends of America, updated July 2021. 2,742 Sq. Look what we found high up on this hill. Deep off the trail, with no sign of modern-day trash, footprints, or graffiti, they found Indian ruins. Now I do enjoy talking about the LDM and Dr. Thorne, but I always wondered about the lost dragoon pistols. ARROYO The crew I was with reached the area of interest and we noticed a couple of old-looking rock monuments off the trail. Arizona > Superstition Mountains Highlights: Rough, rocky mountains east of Phoenix, covered by saguaro and other cacti, and split by many canyons. Come out to the park and find out how the Native Peoples of the Sonoran Desert treated a variety of ailments using the plants found in their habitat. Based on the report from Prairie Ghosts, the general take on this story is that he, along with a miner by the name of Jacob Weiser, was given a map to the treasure site by the surviving Peralta whose life the two are reported to have saved. "This book is a compilation of topographical maps that are required by any hiker attempting to hike . RODRIGUEZ: Its Local singer, guitarist, & songwriter from Copper Country will be performing all original stories and songs focusing on our local areas, animals, and characters. There are still those who obsessively search for it and try to decode its secrets, but no one has ever really quite managed to find it, to the point that many skeptics question whether it ever really existed at all. Let me push pause here for a minute. I reached the spot but unfortunately, I only found a few clues to these prospect mines, but no mine dump or mine openings. What is the curse of Superstition Mountain? Dave and I raced to Mesa city to get his tanks filled with oxygen before the store closed at 8:00 pm. To this end he lived for years among their ranks, learning their ways and tending to their sick and wounded. One of the best treasure tales in the history of the American West is the Lost Dutchman Mine. Although the speculation and uncertainty surrounding the validity of these stories does contribute a great deal to the mystery of the Superstition Mountains, the slew of disappearances and even deaths of those who have gone searching for its treasures adds a great deal of eeriness to it. Superstition Wilderness Area This Wilderness was designated in 1939, and was expanded to its present size in 1984. has it that in about the 1870s a German miner named Jacob Waltz found gold in We got in the trucks and made our way back down the mountain. There have been other mysterious and ominous disappearances as well, including an abandoned campsite found in the mountains in 1958 complete with blood-soaked blankets, but no bodies and no suspect. That he found in a mine? Court, you made this trip possible and you did it during the time of your surgery and I want to say thank you. You might encounter coyotes and roadrunners, desert mule deer, and desert cottontail. When we reached our destination area, we found an old abandoned ranch and it remains. Weve arrived! Theres still more, Todds interview at Goldfield, Ryans film at the Superstition Museum, and more. He would vanish into thin air for his efforts. The remains found in late November in the Superstition Mountains east of Phoenix have been identified as those of Jesse Capen . Sit back and listen to the quiet stories and emotions that linger in his folk songs. Pan for gold at Prospectors Palace, visit the historical museum and a reptile museum, stop at one of the curio shops, and visit the Bordello and the church on top of the hill. We were anxious to get breakfast and packing up the equipment out of the way that morning because we wanted to get Dave down into the water. Cursed, blighted, tainted, whatever you want to call it. No one can dig or build on it. While hiking, you might meet people who are still searching for the gold mine supposedly discovered by Dutchman Jacob Waltz. It seemed to be a man-made meadow, flat like a work area for a mine perhaps. The saloon offers Western-style food and drinks, and if you visit on a weekend, you can even see a gunfight. Today, he Is this all just a spooky legend or id there something more to it? Apache Junction, AZ 85119, Walking with Wildflowers at Lost Dutchman, Music in Lost Dutchman State Park: Singer Songwriter Steve Holmquist, America's Greatest Idea: A Park Origins Story, Nature's Bounty - Discovering the Herbal Riches of the Desert, Music in Lost Dutchman State Park: Mark Fogelson, SUPERSTITION MOUNTAIN LEGENDS- LOST DUTCHMAN, Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial State Park, Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park. Spurgin said the men have been in the Superstition Mountains -- where the . When I told the team that we were on our own and that we had to figure out how to pack up the equipment, they all said, Lets get to Work. After a few hours, we finally had everything ready to go. Everyone else went ahead to prepare for the climb. Three decades after leaving Romania, this background still helps her appreciate and connect with people of different backgrounds, which shows up in her articles, which highlight the culture, history, and legends of the places she visits. RODRIGUEZ: Davis We spent at least 2 hours looking and we had had no luck, not a clue! We arrived at Shauns house at 7:30 am in St. George Utah. Within the refuge are 14 trail heads that cover 190 miles. Emese Fromm is a Phoenix-based freelance travel writer, translator, and language instructor. I was happy that everyone was just as excited as I was to be here and to get going. He's written articles for MU and Daily Grail and has been a guest on Coast to Coast AM and Binnal of America. Good job guys! The Superstition Mountains are a mountain range east of Phoenix and are known for their picturesque volcanic peaks and and jagged canyons. In later years there is the story of the adventurous Spanish born Doctor Abraham Thorne, who was at the time living among the Natives of the region and studying their medical practices. We soon found an area that Ryan and I thought would be agreatspot for Antonio to do his interview. Between Ryans filming gear and Daves scuba equipment, it seemed like there was tons of equipment to unload. Print/PDF map. The initial search party found no trace of him, but then, in December 1931, they found a human skull with two holes from a .44 caliber. Stay safe out there and Find Your Adventure! An easy to moderate day-hike, Treasure Loop is a must-do for all outdoor enthusiasts. The main thing is that they supposedly accidentally found this ancient Apache treasure somewhere in the mountains, but it was to spell their doom. As we followed the stream for about a half-mile, I looked around to see how everyone else was doing, the team was spread out walking in an orderly fashion to cover and search the best that we could. This would become a common theme in the Superstition Mountains, the presence of decapitated corpses, and indeed this has happened to quite a few people who have dared look for the Lost Dutchmans mine throughout the decades. Besides the campsites for both RVs and tents, you can also rent a cabin for a more comfortable but still rustic experience. The elevation gain is also gradual. According to Legends of America, the Native Americans in the area believed the Thunder God of their religion lived in the Superstition Mountains, and thus they were required to protect it with lethal force, killing any who might set foot on the mountain and disturb their deity. He never found it, but he did establish something that came to be known as the Dons of Phoenix a name that honored the Spanish dons who explored the area in the 1600s. What Ive read if you actually find the mine and told the Named after the fabled lost gold mine, Lost Dutchman State Park is located in the Sonoran Desert, at the base of the Superstition Mountains, only 40 miles east of Phoenix. Try this 4.3-mile loop trail near Apache Junction, Arizona. Indeed, in the decades since Waltz made his mysterious proclamation of the mine public, there have been numerous earnest attempts to try and track it down, and these have the sinister habit of meeting rather gruesome ends. AZ Central then claims that throughout the course of their mining, the family mysteriously stumbled upon a treasure trove filled with copious amounts of gold ore. Then, shortly following the Mexican War, all but one member of the Peralta family is believed to have been murdered by Apache warriors, a group of Native American tribes. The Superstition Mountains ( Yavapai: Wi:kchsawa) is a range of mountains in Arizona located to the east of the Phoenix metropolitan area. The mans campsite would be found to hold many books on the lost mine, and this would join a further three more mysterious deaths in 2010 and 2011 in the same area, all of whom had been seeking the legendary Dutchmans Mine. Some places have long been thought to be simply no good. However, before Jacob could bear witness to the expanse of gold ore hidden in the mountain, another person is believed to have gone to the treasure site. Denver Post reported that his remains were found wedged in an inaccessible crevice. Still, even though his body was found, his death remains a mystery. According to the story, the Apaches quickly descended upon the family to ruthlessly slaughter all of them but one, left alive solely to tell the tale not to mess with the lost mine to anyone who would listen. You see, treasure hunting and historical research take a lot of time, dedication, and research. We have the information we need now to be more successful next time. The Lost Dutchman gold mine of the Superstition Mountains. Join a ranger as we enlighten you with special guests and topics of interest. COVID update: Superstition Mountain Museum has updated their hours and services. Reginald Martyr is one of the authors writing for The Vintage News, Join 1000s of subscribers and receive the best Vintage News in your mailbox for FREE. Waltz would not have had . He says the Mexican These two work hard to stay in shape and keep up with their training because there are so many places they get sent to climb down into like shafts, caves, & more. Mine. ARROYO RODRIGUEZ: The Superstition Mountains are one of the most visited locations in Arizona. are filled with treasures. to find a little shaft thats been covered a least 6 feet in depth thats A scouting trip is a way for us to cover a lot of ground and to look for evidence of many possible clues in an area of interest. An even better introduction to the town is a ride on the narrow-track train that follows its outskirts. I felt proud of myself! His skull was discovered with a hole made by what AZ Central reports to be an Army-style .44 caliber revolver. There has been much speculation as to who killed him and why, but no conclusions have been drawn. We had rented a boat and Dave was preparing to go diving in the lake to look for clues and lost history. Depending on the season, youll see not only gorgeous desert vegetation but also wildlife. The Apache Trail is a 40-mile circular route right through the Superstition Mountains. . But this was an important part of thegameand Dave was determined to get down in there so he could see what the visibility was. Regardless of gold, the Superstition Wilderness offers a much better treasure: a stunning desert environment to explore. Is someone or something trying to keep this treasure hidden? Time will tell whether any of its great mysteries are ever solved. Shaun, Antonio, and I wanted to press on to look for these mines/prospects, a few more miles away. Jeep and helicopter tours are . Experts say theyre not haunted theyre enormous. After eating breakfast I called my cousin Court and talk to him we were ready to pack up. We also were able to see how diving for clues at this location would take more advanced equipment than what we had brought with us this trip. We were anxious to get breakfast and packing up the equipment out of the way that morning because we wanted to get Dave down into the water. Who killed him and then separated his head from his body remains unknown. The body of a man who was 'fueled by obsession' to find a legendary gold mine has reportedly been found in the remote Superstition Mountains of Arizona. Join us at Lost Dutchman State Park for a program that covers the basics of bird watching and includes a guided walk on the trails searching for our feathered friends. While the highlight of the museum is the Jacob Waltz exhibit, youll also find a Native American exhibit, a geological exhibit, and one dedicated to the gold seekers. The Superstition Mountains is a range of mountains in Arizona located to the east of the Phoenix metropolitan area. As we arrived at the area that we wanted to pan and search for long-lost mines, we noticed very quickly that the road we had located on the map, wasnt much of a road at all. When they finally reached me, back at the trail, Shaun pulled out his camera and said, You have to see this! When we arrived at our base camp, we were greeted by my cousin Courtney, who had set up the two trailers for us. The Mysterious Men in Black and Their Equally Weird Cars, Lab-Grown Human Mini Brains Are Being Developed for Biocomputers, Strange Accounts of Dwarf Aliens and their Apocalyptic Messages from Mexico, Unmarked Black Helicopter Above Chicago Sparks Conspiracy Theories, Shamans, Psychedelics, and One Man's mystical Journey in the Amazon to Find a Miracle Cure. Gold has been found in various places, as most of the mountain range is gold-bearing. With its jagged ridges growing straight up from its surroundings, the volcanic range is recognizable from a distance. Antonio was in Courts truck and one trailer and Shaun hooked up the other trailer to his truck and we were on our way. We had spent many months planning and prepping for this but yet, the outcome was still unsure. Did you know that many parks today would not exist without the Roosevelt Presidents, who were both highly instrumental in pioneering the park movement in the United States? How many parks have you been to? The Treasure Loop Trail #56 starts from the Saguaro day use area. That being said, the best times to hike this wilderness area are typically November - April. We want to inspire you to explore new destinations, discover new experiences and savor the journey. Lets go, get up, its 7 a.m. I spent a minute or two getting my eyes to focus on the trailer and my surroundings. With cursed mountains said to drive men mad and a hidden fortune of gold worth killing for, the treasure hunters greatest danger may be the man at his side. Case History: The Lost Dutchman Mine is possibly one of the famous lost treasures in history. Parks near 9321 E Superstition Mountain Dr #50 include Silly Mountain Park, Mesa / Apache Junction KOA Journey, and Lost Dutchman State Park. At four miles round trip, it takes you into the heart of the Superstitions, through vertical canyons and wildflower-filled meadows, and you might even see a waterfall, something you might not expect in the desert. The site is said to have been mined by a . The Superstition Mountains were so beautiful and green that morning and we couldnt wait to get to the dock so we could accomplish all that we had planned to do for so long. It is family and pet friendly, incredibly scenic, and . A month later the rest of the body was found about three-quarters of a mile away, with severely broken legs, and it was supposed that he had fallen and then after his grievous injuries died of starvation and the elements. A Wild West experience would not be complete without a horseback ride. At the age of 13, Trevor Tuttle sat at a campfire at the base of the Superstition Mountains, listening intently to the lore of the Lost Dutchman Mine's legendary, cache of gold. According to legend, somewhere hidden in the Superstition Mountains lie the richest deposits of gold in America - the Lost Dutchman's Gold Mine. Theres still a lot we need to do in the next couple of days. Kristof, says these has become the Superstition Mountains golden attraction today. The 66-year-old Ruth, who was by all accounts absolutely and hopelessly obsessed with the location of the Lost Dutchmans Mine, ventured out into those badlands despite warnings against it, and shortly after vanished without a trace. Yet the mountains and their cursed treasure would get their most well-known mystery with the arrival of a German immigrant named Jacob Walz, also often spelled Waltz, who was a gold prospector in the Phoenix valley in the late 1800s. Softcover, 112 pages. Yes, the famous Dutchman mine and its glory Legend is well known, but thats not exactly the real reason were here. 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