"Lost Dutchman" Lost Dutchman State Park by kazander

Lost Dutchman State Park Travel Guide: 13 reviews and 45 photos

lost Dutchman State Park - Lost Dutchman State Park

The Legend...

Lost Dutchman State Park was actually named after a missing mine that belonged to a dutchman, not an actual missing person. After Jacob Waltz (the dutchman) died in 1891, many people went in search of his hidden gold mine, but none had any success. Some seekers were even met with "foul play" or even death. Adding more of the Superstition to this Superstition Mountain Range.

me and my camera

I spotted a picture of this State park in a travel brochure , and I had to come check it out for myself. I was not dissappointed. We were staying in Scottsdale which was only about an hour away. Our visit was in very early spring, when all of the california poppies were blooming, it was the perfect time to go. The hiking here is fairly easy. Unfortunately we didn't have time to do the most difficult trail, but we had a great time nontheless.

There are camping and picnic area in the park. Be sure to pick up a trail map at the visitor center

Intro Updated Oct 18, 2005
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Reviews (6)

Tonto National Forest - Lost Dutchman State Park

Continue Along the Apache Trail Things to Do (4)

Lost Dutchman is actually at the beginning of a wonderful journey along the Apache Trail. Route 88 offers up a... more travel advice

View of Lost Dutchman State Park from Goldfield - Lost Dutchman State Park

Photo Op! What to Pack (1)

Good hiking shoes or sneakers, maybe a hat to keep the sun off your face. Sunscreen, there is no shade at all! I... more travel advice

Junk Shop Shopping (1)

On the way to Lost Dutchman, we stopped at an "antique" shop. Really it was just a junky little place with a lot of... more travel advice

Cacti at Sunset - Lost Dutchman State Park

Cacti at Sunset Things to Do (4)

We stayed in the park until sundown to get some great sunset shots. The park closes at 10pm but I wouldn't recommend... more travel advice

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vtveen Feb 21, 2007 at 8:43 AM

Intriguing, a lost Dutchman !!
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deecat Feb 21, 2007 at 8:28 AM

Wonderfu., helpful information. My American Indiana Heritage attracts me to such locations. The Apache Trail looks especially alluring. You have vivid photos.
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Trekki Feb 3, 2006 at 8:41 PM

:-) Nice pictures - isn't it a wonderful region outr there ? Ah, never had been there in spring, but would love to see the desert in bloom one day !
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kymbanm Jan 20, 2006 at 10:21 AM

Oh my! Another place close to home that I have never hear of!!! Methinks I need a new map :) Thanks for your comments re: my bro ... I am so darn proud of him! Does it show? tee-hee
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richiecdisc Jul 22, 2005 at 12:49 PM

Spectacular shots, Amy. Guess you're ready to bring out that camera again soon.
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sue_stone Feb 26, 2005 at 7:59 AM

Another great Amy & Lou adventure!!
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Bwana_Brown Aug 13, 2004 at 1:39 PM

Nice photos of this interesting spot! I had heard about it but did not realize that it was so close to 'Apache Junction' when my wife and I drove past a few years ago!
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freya_heaven Jun 22, 2004 at 8:03 AM

Another beautiful page Amy, So many wonderful places to visit, such little time!! q(~_~)p
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PA2AKgirl Jun 3, 2004 at 11:56 AM

Did you play "track the scat" while you were here? And then, did you find out exactly what it was that pooped in the park?
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mtncorg Apr 16, 2004 at 8:02 AM

A great place to get 'lost' and add 'pruple' to the map!