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  • The Apache Trail and Superstition Mountain … Part 3

    The Apache Trail

    Apache Trail 4

    Finally … we arrive at end of the trail – The Apache Trail.

    From Panoramio Maps http://www.panoramio.com/photo/5692604

    This is rugged country. The Apache Trail is billed as a “scenic drive”, but I’m sure there are folks who might challenge that. So if this kind of hilly desert country isn’t your cup of tea, and the slow (often only going 5 or 10 miles an hour) drive for three hour (or more) over a gravel road that it pretty rough in places, then you might want to do something else. But we braved it … and it was pretty good.

    Phoenix ASAP http://www.phoenixasap.com/apache-trail-day-trip.html

    Below: a sketch of the topography.

    Apache Trail Map 2

    Below: a bit more detail of local sights.

    Apache Trail Map 3

    Apache Trail 5
    Flora …

    Apache Trail 7
    Fauna … 

    and Roosevelt Dam.

    Apology for the lack of photos along the Trail.

    All in all, a great experience …

  • The Apache Trail and Superstition Mountain … Part 2

    Goldfield Ghost Town

    MFW: Warning: some information posted here may be contrived, fabricated, exaggerated, outright lies, … or attempted humor.

    After The Mining Camp Restaurant Rose and I headed toward The Apache Trail … until I spotted a rather unusual looking venue called Goldfield Ghost Town. What the hell, I wanted to get some water anyway … 

    Seems somebody rounded up a bunch of old buildings, wagons, mining equipment etc. and built this Western Town.  Turned out to be rather interesting and fun.

    Goldfield Ghosttown has a A nice little gift shop and confectionery.

    Goldfield Ghosttown 1

    Goldfield Ghosttown 2

    Below: See that guy standing on the rock? He stood there for 10 minutes, texting somebody – and me without my gun.

    Goldfield Ghosttown 3

    Below: Local wildlife …

    tarantula 4

    Goldfield Ghosttown sign

    The water tower … and vultures …

    goldfield ghosttown water tower and vultures

    Below: Goldfield Ghosttown Coffee Cantina and Bakery

    Goldfield Ghosttown Coffee Shop and Bakery

    Below: Rose resting at the Antique Photography place …

    Goldfield Ghosttown Antique Photography

    Below: Yodelling or yawning ??
    We’ll never know.

    Goldfield Ghosttown 4

    Below: Goldfield Saloon
    What’s the difference between a bar and a saloon?
    I can walk past a bar.

    Goldfield Ghosttown Saloon

    scorpion 4

    Goldfield Ghosttown 5

    Below: Rose at the Goldfield Walmart

    Goldfield Ghosttown 6

    Below: Rose in front of the Goldfield Bordelo.

    Goldfield Ghosttown 7

    What’s the difference between a bordello and a brothel?
    Answer: Who cares? (just kidding)

    Below:
    Behind the bordello I met Dutch, the town tarantula.

    Goldfield Ghosttown 8

    Somebody has definitely been feeding Dutch.

    Below: Goldfield’s Boot Hill is also behind the bordello.
    Think about it.

    Goldfield Ghosttown 9

    Not everybody dies with their boots on.

    Below: After the bordello we figured we outta go to church.

    Goldfield Ghosttown 10

    Twice.

    Goldfield Ghosttown 11

    Below: the big nuggets are stashed out back.

    Goldfield Ghosttown 12

    Below: At the jailhouse. The possee will never look for me here.

    Goldfield Ghosttown 13

    Finally …

    Below: Goldfield Ghosttown Bar and Eatery
    is an interesting Western style bar with a nice patio deck
    and a view of Superstition Mountain.

    Goldfield Ghosttown 14

    How duz a guy get a drink around here?

    Goldfield Ghosttown 15Just sit at the bar.
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    Superstition Mountain 7

    Next: Apache Trail …

4 responses to “The Apache Trail and Superstition Mountain … Part 3”

  1. Rick Avatar
    Rick

    Did you find the Lost Dutchman’s Mine?

    1. jcalberta Avatar
      jcalberta

      many legends and tales surrounding that. i wonder if someone didn’t find it, but neglected to tell anyone. go figure.
      otherwise another legend is that the native Shaman have protected/hidden it with wards. ??
      or that it never existed at all.
      we’ve all got that glint in our eye, but the only thing i can say for sure is there’s been plenty of gold made off the legend,

  2. Teepee12 Avatar
    Teepee12

    This brings back some great memories of our trip to Arizona. Love your pictures.

    1. jcalberta Avatar
      jcalberta

      i have to say it’s a wondrous place with many adventures. never get tired of visiting here.

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