Superstition Mountains

The Fire and Ice wall in front w/ the Acropolis be...

Description 

The Superstition Mountains, aka Sierra De La Spuma (Mountains of Foam) are located just east of the Phoenix metro area. Most of the Supes is designated wilderness area and you can really get away from it all if that's your desire. The rock is volcanic in nature and can be pretty bad in places, but most of the established routes in the area are found on at least decently stable rock. Always keep an eye out for those portable holds, though.

The routes in the Supes are virtually all traditional in nature, both gear and the bolted routes. The best multipitch in the area is found on Barks Canyon Wall with several really nice moderate routes.

Getting There 

The Superstitions sit just north of highway 60 as it heads east from Phoenix, to Globe. Climbing in the area mainly starts out either from Lost Dutchman State Park just off highway 88 (the Apache Trail) or from the Peralta Trailhead, accessed off highway 60 (watch for sign) via a 7 mile dirt road.

Add Photo Photos of Superstition Mountains

Sunset on top of the Acropolis Via S/E Ridge	Superstitions-posterized. Photo by Blitzo.	Weavers Needle, the classic view from Fremont Sadd...
Sunset over Superstition Mountains. February 2003.	Superstition Mountains, AZ	Caught this great sunset hiking out of the Supersi...
Walkabout day in the Supes January 2008	Clouds from heaven briefly gracing our presences o...	Sunset viewed from the Needle - March 2008.
Rescue at Fremont Saddle.