Superstition Mobile Village - Apache Junction Arizona

 The Superstition Mountains are located at the south end of the Tonto National Forest, about 65 miles (105 kilometers) east of Phoenix. There are two main access points—the Peralta Canyon Area, located on Peralta Road off Highway 60, and the Lost Dutchman State Park off Highway 88.  What is the history of Apache Junction Arizona?  In the 1880's gold was discovered. A mining camp grew at this intersection. The camp became a town and was named Apache Junction from the name of the Trail. It has a colorful history in the west involving Native American cultures, Spanish conquistadors and superstitions regarding the "Lost Dutchman's Gold Mine."