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Crosscut Trail #58, Tonto National Forest, Superstition Mountains
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Crosscut Trail #58, Tonto National Forest, Superstition Mountains is located in Arizona USA.
The Crosscut Trail #58 travels a fairly level route along the desert floor, dipping in and out of washes gouged along the western edge of the Superstition Mountains. From Jacob’s Trailhead, the trail shows panoramic views of the Four Peaks, Goldfield Mountains, and the Phoenix metropolitan area. The trail parallels Lost Dutchman State Park and intersects with both legs of the Treasure Loop Trail, ascends gradually to the junction with the Prospector’s View Trail, then passes the Siphon Draw Trail at about mile 2. After a wet winter, this segment of the trail colors with a strong show of wildflowers. At mile 4.2, the trail crosses a large ravine, then climbs to its highest point up a ridge. The trail descends gradually and curves westward to its end at the Broadway Trailhead.
About the Superstitions
The Superstition Mountains have been a source of mystery and legend since early times. The area is dotted with ancient cliff dwellings and caves, many showing signs of former habitation by a number of different Native American groups, up until the 1800s. Even the name is inspired by Pima Indian legends.
During the 1840s, the Peralta family of northern Mexico supposedly developed a rich gold mine in the Superstitions. According to legend, an Apache ambush ended the family's last expedition, and the gold remained in the area. In the 1870's, Jacob Waltz ("the Dutchman") was said to have located the mine through the aid of the Peralta descendant. Waltz and his partner, Jacob Weiser, worked in the mine and allegedly hid one or more caches of gold in the Superstitions. Most stories place the gold in the vicinity of Weaver's Needle.
Directions to Trail Head:
From US 60 and Hwy. 88 in apache Junction, drive north 5.5 miles on Hwy. 88, and turn east (right) onto First Water Rd. (FR78); drive 0.7 miles to open area on right; trail sign is across the wash. Or drive 0.9 miles east on US 60; exit north (left) at Royal Palm Dr. , and turn right onto Broadway Rd.; drive 3.4 miles to the trailhead.
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