Weaver's Needle

Weaver's Needle

Weaver's Needle from Fremont Saddle at the top of Peralta Trail

Weaver's Needle is a 1,000-foot-high (300 m) column of rock that forms a distinctive peak visible for many miles around. Located in the Superstition Mountains east of Phoenix, Arizona, Weaver's Needle was created when a thick layer of tuff (fused volcanic ash) was heavily eroded, creating the spire as an erosional remnant with a summit elevation of 4553 ft. It is set in a desert landscape of cactus and mesquite bush, with large Saguaro cacti particularly prominent. The peak was named after mountain man Pauline Weaver.

Weaver's Needle has played a significant role in the stories of the Lost Dutchman's Gold Mine. The Needle's shadow reportedly indicates the location of a rich vein of gold, and many treasure hunters have searched for it. The hunt for gold around Weaver's Needle has been pursued by hundreds (possibly thousands) of people. Weaver's Needle has a large split in the side that makes it look like it has two tops, not one. This can only be viewed from the side.

References

• http://www.gemland.com/superstitions/needle.htm

Coordinates: 33°25′59″N 111°22′13″W / 33.43306°N 111.37028°W / 33.43306; -111.37028