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Superstition Mountains
Landform near Phoenix, Arizona / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Superstition Mountains (Yavapai: Wi:kchsawa) is a range of mountains in Arizona located to the east of the Phoenix metropolitan area. They are anchored by Superstition Mountain, a large mountain that is a popular recreation destination for residents of the Phoenix, Arizona, area. They are roughly bounded by U.S. Route 60 on the south, Arizona State Route 88 on the northwest, and Arizona State Route 188 on the northeast.
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Superstition Mountains | |
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Highest point | |
Peak | Superstition Mountain, 33°24′40″N 111°24′03″W |
Elevation | NAVD 88[1] |
Prominence | 1,817 ft (554 m)[2] |
Coordinates | 33°28′41″N 111°14′20″W |
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State | Arizona |
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Superstition Wilderness | |
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Wi:kchsawa | |
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Location | Maricopa / Pinal / Gila counties, Arizona, US |
Nearest city | Apache Junction, Arizona |
Coordinates | 33°28′41″N 111°14′20″W |
Area | 159,757 acres (646.51 km2) |
Established | 1939 |
Governing body | United States Forest Service |
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