LOST DUTCHMAN STATE PARK
ARIZONA
MAGICAL SUPERSTITION MOUNTAINS
The Lost Dutchman State Park is 40 miles east of Phoenix off US 60 at Apache Junction. From Apache Junction take N Apache Trail (88) to the 320 acre park that has fantastic walks and views,
Stay in Scotstdale and get on 60 from the 101 Loop. A good option is:
The State Park was named after the Lost Dutchman Mine which has never been found. A German (not Dutch) Jacob Waltz (1810-1891) apparently found the mine and never told anyone where it was.For many years people have searched for the mine without a result although some say they know where it might be. Others point to different locations such as Wickenberg 180 miles north west where a German was found dead with gold in his saddle bags. Whatever the location it is a great place to walk and hike with good vies and scenery.
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