In the next century, the Peralta family extracted gold from this mine. The person I talked with informed me that I needed to get permission from a board director. It was worth it. People discovered vast goldfields all across the world, attracting newcomers who wanted to try their luck. Lost Dutchman State Park I had left the camera at home (as usual), and the cave wasnt included in the days mission anyway. Nonetheless, the legends of this mine have continued to attract treasure seekers to the Superstition Mountains, some of whom have lost their lives in the quest for this elusive gold mine. - at 0.6 miles go straight on the Crosscut Trail rather than right on the Goldmine trail.- at 1.3 mile go straight into Monument Canyon on an unofficial path rather then left on the Crosscut trail- at 1.6 miles go right on an unoffical path. There was no specific trail marker at the site indicated by the doughnut symbol. Has the Lost Dutchman Mine Been Found?. Along the route is the ghost town of Goldfield and Lost Dutchman State Park, located at the foot of the imposing Superstition Mountains. For some, the Lost Dutchman Mine is just a myth, one that perhaps grew over time until it defied belief. Its just not going to be in this show! The story goes that in the mid-1700s, the Superstition Mountains were visited by a group of priests of the Jesuit Order, and they came with over 240 mules loaded down with gold, according to the Denver Post. But never bring proof with them? Why they have such a great story. A Visual Tour (Video), Behind the Scenes of Ancient Greece: Exploring the Daily Life of its People (Video), Trove of Ancient Artifacts Discovered in Paestum Include Dolphin Statuette of Eros, TheiaGreek Goddess of Light, the Sun, the Moon, and Wisdom, Greeces East Attica In Antiquity: Playground Of Gods, Heroes And Heroines, A Face to the Legend: The Quest to Reconstruct Cleopatra's Look (Video), Aspasia - The Real-Life Helen of Troy? New Mexico treasure hunt: Box of relics buried 155 years ago, Mystery of Lost Treasure | California Murder and Lost Gold, The owner of the Crandall Canyon Mine in Utah, where six miners remain trapped, gave journalists a t, $96M ranch on historic New Mexico coal mining site for sale. The next day we went out and set to work. Translated, the words appear to say, "horse of holy faith" but actually mean "knight of holy faith," which is a clue to the identity of the person who created the Peralta Stones; and "I pasture north of the river," which is a clue to the trails starting point. The only things I found were some prehistoric potsherds, including a part of a vessels rim. Mike I always wonder why?? Some believe they hid away their records of mines, treasures and ore deposits before leaving the country. Jesse Capen, a bellhop from Denver, disappeared three years ago after heading off to find the 'Lost Dutchman's' gold mine in the Superstition Mountains, Arizona - which has evaded adventurers for . The Coronado Expedition 15401542. The image intrigued me. This was no ordinary pair of eyes. The second place appeared to fit the map! Arizona's Superstition Mountains Hikers follow in the footsteps of It says that in 1540 a Spanish expedition to find the Seven Golden Cities of Cibola was launched by Francisco Vasquez de Coronado. Great trail running conditions. Waltz left the mine to get more supplies, and when he returned, Weisner was found dead. I also found that the side of the stone with the word "DON" on it and the reverse side of the heart stone had not been altered, and the images offered no apparent useful information. I gave up on the stone map. Lost Dutchman Mine: Part 2 . APACHE JUNCTION, Ariz. -- According to legend, in the mid-1700s, Jesuit missionaries led 240 gold-laden mules across southern Arizona, disappearing into mountains whose southwestern escarpment towers like the ramparts of a massive fortress over the desert floor. Weaver's Needle, Superstition Wilderness, Arizona, USA. I have hiked, backpacked and canyoneered the Superstition Mountains for more than 20 years and know that area very well. I realized now that I may not have found the site indicated by the map after all. The Search For The Real Facts Our collection of books on the Lost Dutchman had grown since I discovered the Peralta Stones in Sikorskys Fools Gold, so I dug one of them out and discovered a face was part of the legend. You are using an out of date browser. The Jesuit Treasure of the Superstition Mountains. I can tell you this much, as a treasure hunter, amateur with a metal detector and knowing of this story and so many others these places are highly guarded and you can get your kazoo shot off. Finally - The Lost Dutchman Gold Mine Is Found! It seems that the priest did find gold, though it is unclear if it was from the fabled mine. There are white arrows spray painted on rocks to help guide you towards your destination. We got them back and I didnt see anything unusual about them except they were very good pictures. It was the same place we had previously found. From the parking area, follow along the wide, closed dirt road heading towards the Superstition Wilderness. I put the whole thing out of my mind. On the trip home, however, my friend asked if the curved arrow on the map could be an extension of the trail. If you can manage the risks, the views are incredible. The pictures turned out better than we expected, but they did not show a way around the point or anything else I could use. Thanks for asking Veronica. 1-7-21 Sunrise Hike on a rocky well maintained trail along the base of the Supes. This book had drawings of the Peralta Stoneswith no stickers. Desert Geological Terms, Home | About | Contact Us | Feedback | Privacy | Site Outline | Advertising on DesertUSA | Hotels. Lots of rock rubble at Broadway end. It was fine. Ancient Origins 2013 - 2023Disclaimer- Terms of Publication - Privacy Policy & Cookies - Advertising Policy -Submissions - We Give Back - Contact us. AtAncient Origins, we believe that one of the most important fields of knowledge we can pursue as human beings is our beginnings. It would be interesting to collect all the facts. I think the popularity of this place came to be from a film done on the Lost Dutchmans Gold Mine aired on the History Channel. Judging by the workmanship, I suspected that at least two different people produced the various images on the stones. Using the clues found in various stories, many have attempted to seek out the lost mine, though it seems that none of the treasure seekers have found it yet. 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I love the Superstition Mountains, but the view doesn't change much and I was looking for a change of scenery after a while. He had his camp set up by Weaver's Needle which is where whatever information he had suggested the treasure was. The Peralta stone maps And while some people may seem content with the story as it stands, our view is that there existcountless mysteries, scientific anomalies and surprising artifacts thathave yet to be discovered and explained. I can see how Jacob's Crossing can be a great beginner's hike, but, for me, the climb to Broadway Cave was the highlight. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In March 1995, my wife and I were in Tortilla Flat, Arizona, where we purchased a copy of The Sterling Legend by Estee Conatser. Finally, I did discover a boulder that would serve as a bridge to the trail which would lead to the end of the point, just where I believed I wanted to be. It was dangerous. There are three intersections: How We found the Peralta Treasures (Lost Dutchman) in the Superstition Mountains The canyon was eliminated as a way to get onto the ledge. The Lost Dutchman Mine is said to be a rich goldmine located somewhere in the southwestern American state of Arizona. ( Public Domain ). However, Thornes greed cost him his life, as years later, he would return for more gold on his own. After that detour, I headed back out on Jacob's Crosscut and the surface was much kinder. Chris C Jones / CC BY-SA Over time, their activities on the Superstition Mountains angered the Apaches, who began attacking the goldminers. The networks all-original programming slate features a roster of hit series, epic miniseries, and scripted event programming. LOL! It is believed by many that the Lost Dutchman Mine is one of the rich mines discovered by the Peraltas.