One of the most famous "rocky legends" focuses on the Superstition Mountains east of Phoenix.
: The most enduring tale is that of Jacob Waltz , a German immigrant who allegedly discovered a secret, incredibly rich gold mine in the late 1800s. Despite countless searches and tragic disappearances, the mine remains undiscovered, guarded by the rugged terrain and, some say, the supernatural.
: Long before gold seekers arrived, the Apache and Pima peoples viewed these peaks as sacred and dangerous. The Apache believed the mountains contained a "hole to hell" or were home to the Thunder God , who protected the land from trespassers.