The treasure of the Lost Dutchman is rumored to be resting in the Superstition Mountains, which are located east of Phoenix, Arizona.
In addition, it has steep valleys, sheer drops, hostile animals, and extreme temperature changes.
Not to mention the numerous unexplained deaths, weird noises, and mysterious disappearances that gave rise to the term "superstition."
George Johnston, president emeritus of the Superstition Mountain Museum, asserts that more hikers vanish in the Superstitions than in any other mountain range.
Four to five trekkers a year is the typical.
James A. Cravey and Adolf Ruth were two such hikers.
Maps to abandoned mines were obtained by treasure hunter Adolf Ruth, who was certain that one of them would lead to the riches of the Lost Dutchman.
Rather, they caused his death and disappearance.
Ruth required assistance because he had broken his leg, according to a message in a bottle.
