Superior‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪8‬개의 천연기념물

Picket Post Mountain is located near the town of Superior. The name comes from a former military post that was located at the foot of the mountain. At the top of the mountain there is said to be a mailbox with a logbook of the mountain. At the bottom is the trailhead to the Arizona Trail as well as a trail register and toilets.

The Apache Tears Mine is a popular spot for visitors and families. The path to the area is easy, and you can extract black rocks from the cave walls. The rocks are called Apache Tears because according to legend, Apache warriors rode their horses off a cliff rather than die at the hands of the US cavalry.

Picketpost Mountain is a 4,375-foot mountain in the southern part of Tonto National Forest. The climb to the top is steep and rocky, but the summit is totally worth the trek. There are views in all directions along with a bench, mailbox, and summit registry on the summit.

Oak Flat Campground is a little off the beaten path. It's off of the Gila-Pinal Scenic Route, and it's a popular spot for OHV enthusiasts, but the OHV trails and roads are also great for mountain biking and hiking. There are a bunch of canyons in the area that can be fun to explore on foot, but if you decide to go for a hike, make sure to take a map with you since the trails and roads aren't marked super well. Once you work your way south away from the campground, you start to get into the Devil's Canyon territory. The canyons back here are vast, primitive, and worth the trek to get back there.

The Apache Tears Mine has been called one of the most unique hikes on the planet. You have the opportunity to "mine" obsidian from the walls of cliffs and caves. The rocks are considered Apache tears in memory of the Apache members that died when the US cavalry took over the area.

Picketpost Mountain is a 4,375-foot mountain in the southern part of Tonto National Forest. The climb to the top is steep and rocky, but the summit is totally worth the trek. There are views in all directions along with a bench, mailbox, and summit registry on the summit.

Oak Flat is a highly sacred site for the Apache Nation. The latter are currently fighting for years against the extension of copper mines which would irreparably destroy this spiritual and natural site of the utmost importance. Oak Flat is a very nice state park where you'll find a nice riverside campsite. Many shaded places are scattered everywhere. One or two wickiups (traditional Apache dwellings) are found on the site. You can also make beautiful hikes in the surroundings. For more information about this fight and this site see the following web page: http://apache-stronghold.com/

Good info on the trail