Lost Dutchman State Park
A state park at the foot of the Superstition Mountains, where golden rock walls glow in the sunset and the legendary Lost Dutchman gold mine is said to be hidden in the mountains.
The park is in Apache Junction, facing the steep volcanic rock walls of the Superstition Mountains. The trails range from gentle natural paths to the steep Flatiron summit route, which takes about 6 hours round trip and is very challenging. In spring, after rain, the hillsides are covered in yellow wildflowers and giant saguaro cacti, making it a photography hotspot. In the evening, the rock walls turn gold and red in the setting sun. Entry is about USD 10 per vehicle, and camping is available. It is about 50 minutes' drive from downtown and is often combined with Goldfield Ghost Town and the Apache Trail on the same day.
Opening hours
Sunrise to 22:00
Nearby sights
- Goldfield Ghost Town
- Canyon Lake
- Tortilla Flat
- Saguaro Lake
- Boyce Thompson Arboretum
- Taliesin West
- Butterfly Wonderland
- OdySea Aquarium