Welcome to the Superstition Mountain area communities of Apache Junction and Gold Canyon. Here you will find breathtaking displays of spring flowers, blue skies and stunning desert vistas. Vivid sunsets bathe the mountains in colors of purple, pink and amber. There are many ways to enjoy this unique region: hike, ride horses, camp, fish, shop, boat or search for lost treasure. Relax, unwind and take it all in.

These communities serve as the gateway to the Superstition Mountain Wilderness Area. Drive the historic Apache Trail, a designated Scenic Byway, and discover tales of lost gold, bandits, miners, and treasure hunters. Discover a history of mystic native shrines, Spanish exploration, ranching, and of course, cowboys.

President Theodore Roosevelt said upon visiting the area in 1911, “The Apache Trail combines the grandeur of the Alps, the glory of the Rockies, the magnificence of the Grand Canyon an then adds an indefinable something that none of the others have. To me, it is most awe-inspiring and most sublimely beautiful.”

Apache Junction is a growing community with a rural hometown appeal. It is the easternmost town in the Phoenix metropolitan area. It offers a laid-back lifestyle with wide-open space all around. The city began with mining and transportation roots and was a convergence point of labor and supplies used for mining and dam construction.

Year-round outdoor activities, natural beauty and temperate winters draw seasonal visitors year after year. Just 35 miles east of Phoenix, Apache Junction is far enough away from the hustle and bustle to provide the wide open spaces that people come out west to find.

Gold Canyon was once a working cattle ranch at the foot of the southeastern side of the Superstition Mountains. It is the location of several Arizona’s most prestigious golf courses and noteworthy lifestyles. Over 6000 people call Gold Canyon home.

Just east of Gold Canyon, the Renaissance Fair is a popular springtime event. The Peralta Trailhead provides access into the Wilderness Area to hike and explore native petroglyphs carved into the canyon walls and rocks.

Enjoy the entire Superstition Mountain experience. This map will give you a basic overview of the area and what activities can be found. The local merchants are friendly and look forward to serving your needs. For further information on the area and services available please contact:

The Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce
567 West Apache Trail
Apache Junction, Arizona 85220
480.982.3141 / fax 480.982.3234
www.ApacheJunctionCOC.com