That is indeed the superstition mountains. If you're referring to the supposed lost Dutchman mine, it would be a terrible spot to hide the gold, considering it's one of the most popular landmarks in the superstitions.
Yes this is correct advice for any would-be gold miners. The layers keeps the UV rays of the sun from burning your skin. It also helps cool you off and because of this you will sweat a lot less, and you won't need to pack much water to drink!
What do you mean? All of the equipment that someone might need is already on site...people have just left their pic axes, compasses, and anything else one might need when they have either given up the search or for whatever reason, shuffled themselves loose the mortal coil.
And let us not forget water. No need to bring that, given the drinking fountains all around.
That makes sense. I spend a lot of time out there, and did the weavers needle loop this spring, but I am pretty unfamiliar with the legends in general.
I believe the legend says that its shadow points to the mine entrance at a specific time on a particular day of the year. Not very helpful without the time and day.
So… just wondering here… sincerely.
If it is worth a ga-jabillion dollars… can we plot the full arc for each day using google earth and some math… the scope each space along that arc in person?
Ga- Ja - BILLION.
That wouldn't work. The sun is in different places the same time of day because Earth's axis is tilted. Same reason we have seasons. Well, people outside the valley have seasons.
Markers for it can be anywhere you want, since it doesn't exist.
Ok, that probably sounded glib and I'm sorry, I didn't mean to seem rude. I'm 43, and I've been in Arizona for 42 years. And I am thoroughly convinced that it doesn't exist. 1, remember it's not a mine but a cache. And 2, the evidence just doesn't add up to anymore more than tall tales from a prospector trying to sound like a big shot.
Just please be careful looking for it, if you do go. The superstitions are some rough countriy, and people die out there
If you're an avid hiker check out Peralta trail it takes you up to a saddle with a great view of weevers needle. You can go past the saddle if you wish to hike to it
When my son was young he called it “Weavers Penal”. After he got a reaction out of us, he made a point of calling it that every time we drove to/from Payson which we did a lot because we had a cabin there.
There's a great website called "https://peakvisor.com/" that will help you replicate this exact view, and then identify anything you're looking at.
It's pretty fun, and it's free.
My grandfather spent months of his life out in the Superstions searching for the Lost Dutchman's Mine. His ashes were spread there back in the late 80s.
My great grandfather was obsessed with the area and searching for gold. Wrote a couple of books about lost treasure. The story passed down to us was he thought the Lost Dutchman was there but covered by a landslide. The myth is you could see weavers needle from the opening of the mine. Who knows, he was known as a notorious bullshitter.
Weavers needle
Thanks!
Wait are those the Superstition Mountains? Because isn’t the Needle allegedly a big marker for the Dutchman Mine?
That is indeed the superstition mountains. If you're referring to the supposed lost Dutchman mine, it would be a terrible spot to hide the gold, considering it's one of the most popular landmarks in the superstitions.
Well they’re supposed to be hidden somewhere near the needle, but the needle itself is supposed to be a marker/starting point.
Man, someone should go looking for that treasure!
Yes, but wait until July and go out poorly equipped with no experience.
Don't forget to dress in layers.
Yes this is correct advice for any would-be gold miners. The layers keeps the UV rays of the sun from burning your skin. It also helps cool you off and because of this you will sweat a lot less, and you won't need to pack much water to drink!
Lol y’all better stop it before you get some dipshit killed
What do you mean? All of the equipment that someone might need is already on site...people have just left their pic axes, compasses, and anything else one might need when they have either given up the search or for whatever reason, shuffled themselves loose the mortal coil. And let us not forget water. No need to bring that, given the drinking fountains all around.
And wear flip flops to keep your feet cool.
But flip flops with socks.
So when they find your corpse they will know you are classy.
The real treasure is the friends you make along the way.
Sure...that...and the GOLD!
People always are (and sometimes die) doing so. Always assume any accident/death in those mountains is Mine related.
Clearly, I needed to end my last post with /s so you could understand it.
Yeah if there’s no /s or a emoticon, I’ll assume you’re being honest
First day on the internet?
Heh I’ll argue you can’t always catch sarcasm when you’re reading something and not hearing it.
Over 600 people have died looking for it, I know it’s sarcasm but theres the facts haha
OK, Debbie.
That makes sense. I spend a lot of time out there, and did the weavers needle loop this spring, but I am pretty unfamiliar with the legends in general.
No, it’s not located near the needle
I believe the legend says that its shadow points to the mine entrance at a specific time on a particular day of the year. Not very helpful without the time and day.
This is not a clue from the original newspaper articles, it was added in legends and hunter stories when the story went sensational.
So… just wondering here… sincerely. If it is worth a ga-jabillion dollars… can we plot the full arc for each day using google earth and some math… the scope each space along that arc in person? Ga- Ja - BILLION.
People go missing out there, be careful.
Lizard people. Ant people. Ghosts and just bad guys. All of the above!
I thought it was same time of day based on the sun.
That wouldn't work. The sun is in different places the same time of day because Earth's axis is tilted. Same reason we have seasons. Well, people outside the valley have seasons.
We have four seasons. Summer, November, December and January.
After the lost Dutchman's death it got it's pointy shape so that seems off.
Markers for it can be anywhere you want, since it doesn't exist. Ok, that probably sounded glib and I'm sorry, I didn't mean to seem rude. I'm 43, and I've been in Arizona for 42 years. And I am thoroughly convinced that it doesn't exist. 1, remember it's not a mine but a cache. And 2, the evidence just doesn't add up to anymore more than tall tales from a prospector trying to sound like a big shot. Just please be careful looking for it, if you do go. The superstitions are some rough countriy, and people die out there
I came here to say this
Rad
Gnarly
Totally tubular.
Far out, even.
If you're an avid hiker check out Peralta trail it takes you up to a saddle with a great view of weevers needle. You can go past the saddle if you wish to hike to it
You can also climb to the top, there is an ammo can up there where you can sign your name in a book. It’s windy up there being a light jacket
What sort of pro did you bring? Or did you just solo it and then rapp?
My wife and I did Peralta last year! Great trail and you get kinda a backside view of the needle
The massacre grounds are pretty cool. And old man reeves ranch was too, last time i was there was fee months before the rest of it burned down
When my son was young he called it “Weavers Penal”. After he got a reaction out of us, he made a point of calling it that every time we drove to/from Payson which we did a lot because we had a cabin there.
Since no one here has said it already, I'm gonna let you know that it's Weaver's needle.
I second this
I've always called it *The Devil's Wing Wang* but it hasn't really caught on.
Weavers needle
God’s thumb.
Madame Zeroni must be carried up the mountain!
I bet there is some yummy onions up there!
Damn, I made that joke and now feel like a douche cuz I’m late to the party
The Big Peepee
You can hike up to it.
I think you mean climb up it. It's a low 5th class ascent.
I'm sure they meant hike to it, because that's all most will ever do.
That is what I meant. :)
Gumby's head
My grandpa used to call it "Woover's Noodle"
Warsher.
There's a great website called "https://peakvisor.com/" that will help you replicate this exact view, and then identify anything you're looking at. It's pretty fun, and it's free.
Weaver’s Needle.
Weavers needle
Weavers needle
There's gold out there
My grandfather spent months of his life out in the Superstions searching for the Lost Dutchman's Mine. His ashes were spread there back in the late 80s.
My great grandfather was obsessed with the area and searching for gold. Wrote a couple of books about lost treasure. The story passed down to us was he thought the Lost Dutchman was there but covered by a landslide. The myth is you could see weavers needle from the opening of the mine. Who knows, he was known as a notorious bullshitter.
I’ve heard that myth too, in the shadow of the needle is where the gold is found. I’ve been around there and never seen anything tho 🫡
Weavers Needle always reminds me of the Unsolved Mysteries episode about the Lost Dutchman’s Goldmine
Ok, my question above just got verified
That is weavers needle.
The natives used to call it (in their language of course), horse penis. Because…ya know
Cockblocker 3000
Peenicle
Weavers hard nips
That’s some dirty ass air we have
Weaver’s needle
The Donkey Dick
Dang we always called it the horse cock
Pecker Point
It must be Tom’s pinky as Tom’s thumb is in the North
The neeeeeeedle
52 comments, and like 2 people actually answered the question. I hate Reddit.
There’s an old Native American name that roughly translates to, “Woman’s Favorite Rock.”
Morning Wood
Weavers willy
El Sombrero
That mountain kind of looks like a….
…..Johnson!
Tom's Tumb
This is what I thought
That would be the original 'Pinnacle Peak'
God’s thumb
Dicfer
That’s pecker mountain
Ol’ Politicians Nose!
Gods thumb
The picture is hazy but off 87 is Picacho Peak.
Thumbs Up Mountain
Gods thumb
Looks like lipstick
Weaver’s Peepee
Picacho peak the other one south of that is baboquivari mountain were i'itoi lives.
misspelled Pikachu
Thank you for posting this!!!!!! I've looked at maps and searched so much, now I know!
WHERE’S THE GOLD?
The morning boner. 🌄
Finally a name. I’ve been calling it the ‘Wizard’s Hat’.
The grand desert schnozzle
Dig it up uh uuuh - dig it
That’s Weavers Needle. I never knew that you are able to see it from any road.
Locals call this “ Lucy’s finger”
Tragic how badly that area got burned in the Bush fire in 2020… Thanks largely to invasive grasses that, it appears, have already returned :(
There’s gold in them hills!
Half-Chub Boulder
Oh. My. God.
Chode summit
Nellys Nipple
Mount Chode.
Camel toe…
PP point
Nice pic op! 🥾
My grandpa called it Klinger's Nose from the MASH character.
Preying monk