The Superstition Mountains, an enormous amount of land with a dark history of recent murders and ancient legends.

The mysteries span over 500 years from Apache's legends of the entrance to hell, to murders that have

been deemed as accidental, despite decomposing bodies being found with bullet holes and their

skulls.

And sometimes, those skulls are found miles away from the rest of their bodies.

With all the occurrences, one might wonder why anyone would still consider visiting the

superstition mountains in Arizona.

Well, the same mountains that hide the entrance to the underworld are said to also contain

over $200 million worth of gold.

The superstition mountains are located on the east side of Phoenix, Arizona, and are known due to the large mountain that is a popular destination for hikers from the Phoenix area.

And soon you'll find out some of the main stories

that will hopefully make you think twice about visiting. Imagine the picture-perfect

desert image of the western part of the Americas. Sharp rocks, cacti, desert shrubs, and scattered clouds in the sky.

That's what this place looks like, well when there isn't a thunderstorm.

It is the second most photographed or painted region in Arizona, the first being the Grand

Canyon. According to the president of the Superstition Mountains Museum, the name of the mountain range

comes from the superstitions that the Pimas spoke about in regard to the mountains.

The farmers of the Salt River Valley had heard about strange sounds, mysterious deaths,

and a healthy fear of the mountain itself.

But the most sinister detail that he had to offer was that four to five hikers disappear on the

mountains every year, later to be found dead.

There are many factors that make it different than other wilderness areas, including sharp

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