Hikers Guide to the Superstition Wilderness: With History and Legends of Arizona's Lost Dutchman Gold Mine (Hiking & Biking) [Paperback]

Jack C. Carlson (Author), Elizabeth Stewart (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2002

Lush canyons with Sycamore and cottonwood trees, rugged mountains with towering ponderosa pines and alligator juniper tree, hidden creeks and waterfalls, majestic deserts and wildflowers, prehisatoric ruins, abandoned mines, prospector camps and ranches---all in a NAtional Forest Wilderness less than a hour from Phoenix, Arizona.

After reading Hiker's Guide to the Superstition Wilderness you will want to hit the trails.

Directions provided.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Clear Creek Publishing (AZ); 4 edition (April 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1884224059
• ISBN-13: 978-1884224058
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #105,952 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A highly recommend book you will use over and over again., December 30, 1998

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Joe Bartels "Author/Photographer HikeArizona.COM" (Phoenix, AZ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hikers Guide to the Superstition Wilderness: With History and Legends of Arizona's Lost Dutchman Gold Mine (Hiking & Biking) (Paperback)

The trail descriptions are well done. The topographical maps make this book a tool for any hiker. A "History and Legends" segment after each hike adds to the excitement.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding and Comprehensive, March 12, 2002

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Chester Ragsdale "Enjoyer of Life" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hikers Guide to the Superstition Wilderness: With History and Legends of Arizona's Lost Dutchman Gold Mine (Hiking & Biking) (Paperback)

This is the best guide to the Superstitions I have found, it has many hikes in it, as well as the lore and legend of the region and all its past inhabitants. The pictures are in black and white, but the trail descriptions are so good, you can visualize it in color! Excellent information about the difficulty ratings, the trailheads, what you might need to take, weather patterns, and lots of info of past denizens of the region and things you might encounter from those times. All of this, along with some of the most interesting terrain available and scenic landmarks, what more could a hiker want. Get the boots and the pack and head out!!
UPDATE:8/23/08. This book is currently available at the Superstition Mountain Museum in Apache Junction, Arizona
UPDATE:05/07/11 IN STOCK again at Amazon, this proves the demand for a good book on the hiking opportunities in the Superstitions.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Hiking Book with clear trailguides and good stories., October 19, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Hikers Guide to the Superstition Wilderness: With History and Legends of Arizona's Lost Dutchman Gold Mine (Hiking & Biking) (Paperback)

This is an outstanding hiking book on this area. It brings to life the stories and legends of the Superstitions while giving the hiker step by step instructions to the trails. The photos add to the stories and help the reader with visual images of the characters or trails. One of the best hiking books I have ever read. The format is direct and helps the reader to follow the trails and the related stories. Recommended book for anyone interested in the History of Arizona and the Superstition Mountains. Also an indespensible tool while hiking the Wilderness Areas of the Superstition Mountains. Great Book !!