Kollenborn Chronicles | Superstition Mountain, Apache Trail, Lost Dutchman's Goldmine, Jacob Waltz

The Official Online Edition of the Kollenborn Chronicles

Tom Kollenborn - is a noted author and historian of the Superstition Wilderness. He is also one of the leading experts on the Lost Dutchman's Gold Mine legend and has written numerous articles and books about the Apache Trail and related history. Tom shares his experience with the public every week in the Apache Junction News with a publication called the "Kollenborn Chronicles".

This website is made possible because of Mr. Kollenborn's extensive research and dedication of preserving the history of the Superstition Wilderness and the historic Apache Trail of Arizona. Many of Tom's books can be purchased at attractions along the Apache Trail and at Amazon.com Click here to review Tom's publications

Tales Of West Boulder Canyon - By Tom Kollenborn © 08/23/2010

Over the years I have mention some of the remote and seldom used trails in the Superstition Wilderness Area. There are several wilderness purists who enjoy these trails while they remain anonymous. Most of them would prefer these rarely used trails were never made public. For this reason I refrain from telling the world about some of the more interesting areas within the confines of the region to protect these sensitive areas from over impact.

I have not publicized the trail to the top of Summit 5024 in detail because of the hazards of riding that trail. Hiking that particular trail would be no real problem. An old friend of my named Monte Edwards called the trail to the top of the Summit 5024, the “Old Spanish Trail.” Personally I doubt any Spaniard ever walked this particular trail or even came close to it. Edward’s always believed the Spanish Jesuits climbed to the top of Superstition Mountain to draw their maps of the area. These stories resulted in the “Legend of El Gato.” It is believed by some “El Gato” was a Spaniard or Mexican who climbed to high points in the Superstition Mountains and sketched maps... [Click Here To Read More]