Geronimo's Hidden Treasure
The story of Geronimo’s Hidden Mine with treasures of untold wealth is a story that Geronimo told his army captors about. He would not tell them the location without being released so he could make an escape.
Part of the story goes that the mine lies under the nose of a rock outcropping that is in the shape of an Apache warrior.
Two old prospectors and treasure hunters actually found the rock face and the entry to the mine around the 1950’s. Shortly after they found it their house burnt down and they didn’t make it back again.
Later they told the story to a fellow named Dick, who my brother happened to be working for and then told to me. Dick agreed to take me to see it as he had tried to open it up in 1970 but didn’t have any success.
We will walk you up Sycamore Canyon which is now in the Superstition Wilderness Area to show you the outcropping and discuss the rock formations along with showing you some of the fortifications that Geronimo had.
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So much for having our own land. Treaties and laws means nothing to the white man. Still have no respect for OUR SACRED LANDS. What if we start treating you invaders as you treated US for the last 500+ years? STAY OFF OUR LANDS. MATTER OF FACT GO HOME.
Used to camp around there along the verde river forty years ago absolutely God’s country…Dogs ran off the last day had to get back for work but my wife went back up there the next day and found the stupid mutts waiting at the camp spot .
Geronimo wasn’t found that far north
This is the same story I heard will stationed at Ft Huachuca during 1972. I went in the cave a long distance. The end of the cave was dynamited shut.
Try checking out Geronimo’s Cave on the Apache Rez , White Mountain. White River is the main tribal council. I think if memory serves.. Any way I grew up there… The story goes that from the cave you can travel 26 miles under Diamond Creek up to Alchesey Mountain.
I met an old squaw that told me that her son was a son of a bitch like myself that wouldn’t go to school and only wanted to fish and play. Well the young man went to Geronimo Cave and went to explore and found a Spanish Conquistador Helmet.
I saw the Helmet. It was the real deal.
She had the numbers tattooed on her arm because Apache is not a written language. I lived this. This is my word.
At the end of the Video. It looks like old temple walls falling apart ?
Would love to visit.
I know this place. Sycamore wilderness was my meat. Cottonwood was my home. There were places in that canyon you did NOT go.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyPrTOFSyg0
Geronimo’s son used to live in a Teepee by the rock shop in Tucson and he would steal rocks from the rock shop and sell them, true story
Sycamore Canyon .Sycamore Creek out of Cave Creek on to Bloody Basin and Sheeps Crossing?Outside of Phoenix Arizona?Takes one to the Verde River via Red Creek.And one could get to Four Peaks I guess.Four Peaks had some gem quality Amethist crystal clusters back in the day.It was a long hike to get to Four Peaks.And I believe in Body Nevada gold was found in sandstone.Gold is where you find it sir.
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This video is not historically correct. Geronimo was never that far North. This is disinformation. You’re insulting all our academic work.
Greg,I really enjoy your stories and videos.You have certain style in telling them that I find really interesting and engaging. Please,keep up and thank you for the pleasant time I’ve had watching all of your posts.
Great video my man
I have lived in Arizona for 33 years and this area of Coconino NF for 15 years. I love history and wilderness. If history books are correct and I have over 50 on the SW, especially Apache, then Geronimo in this area is as real as a gold mine in sedimentary rock. No record in history books of Geronimo, a Chiricahua Apache being in this area. SE AZ, SW NM and Northern Mexico. He was born in the Gila area of present day NM. At that time it was still Mexico. Doesn’t mean you should not show respect for the natives that did reside in this area. Centuries ago it was the Sinagua, 1300 and prior. Sinagua was a name given to them at a later date, 1600 or so, by Spanish explorers, translates, without water. When Spanish explorers came through this area it was the Yavapai that lived in this area. Later, they were referred to as Apache by European settlers, because of conflicts. History claims they were not. Northern Tonto, Southern Tonto, Coyotero, Mimbreno, Jicarilla, Mescalero, Lipan, Cibique, Chiricahua and Arivaipa are tribes of Apache.
Another cash of rifles and union solider buttons and food pots. . South of Dos Cabassa
I would think a treasure is burried there in the cave, not the cave being a gold mine, wouldn’t make scents at all, Jeronimo digging gold in a cave. lol.
I always thought it was more probable there was hidden cache, not necessarily a natural mineral deposit, at Cochise’s stronghold near Dragoon. When you go there, you see the choices for hiding things in all those rocks would’ve been infinite! No wonder they never found Cochise’s body. And that dry creekbed(s)…plenty of shimmering flakes to be found, but it’s mostly mica is my guess. Pyrite in my fantasy. Gold—fuggetaboutit.
I would love to visit Arizona again . Friendly people wonderful food and beautyful scenery.
Geronimo rides on my heart ❤
I had no idea that area of Arizona had so much water, no wonder the Apache held up there for months at a time.
This is very unique video thank you very much😊
Thank you
I thought it was the lost dutchman.
Very interesting. Mankind thinks gold is a treasure but in fact our health, our wildlife, countryside, children are really our true treasure.
Was just there in March! Took the train ride. Fascinating history!
Interesting bit of history. Thank you for sharing.
Geronimo? Not likely as he was an eastern Apache (Chiricahua), who’s territory was from around San Simon, to El Paso (and down into Mexico), up to around Socorro, and over to Springerville. The general area of the Chiricahua and Mescalero. Guess it sounds good on video though. I’m from Silver City, and there’s a lot of history about him around here, but more so of Mangus Coloradas.
Very cool, thank you.
The I you that’s lovely.
In highschool during the 60’s I had a friend who was part Apache . His great grandfather was some kind of chief under Geronimo.He told us about a story his Great Grandpa told him when he was young. He told him about a mine located in the superstition Mountains.In order to locate the mine that you needed to lay within the gunsight looking toward Weaver’s peak. He said that when he was older that his Great Grandpa was going to show him the location of the gunsight. Once inside the gunsight you were able to see Weaver’s needle and the trail that passed in front of it for several miles in both directions. His Great Grandpa passed away before he was able to take him there. My group of friends were always asking him what else did he remembers and he said that once you lying within the gunsight looking toward Weaver’s needle you would also see the location of the mine. Fast forward to the early 70’s a few of my friends decided to Arizona to look for the gunsight. I wasn’t able to go as I was stationed in Fort MacArthur at the time. They left one weekend during a storm and ended up having a accident totalling the truck. They made t back with a small scratches ending their trip. Again fast forward a few years 1980’s early. I was attending a mining / gold prospecting a gentleman who published several books on the subjects was giving a lecture on the superstition mountains that he and some visited the prior year . They were traveling on horseback following the trails leading up to Weaver’s Needle. As they stopped to give the horses a break they were stopped in front of a steep incline on the side of a hillside. He decided to climb up the side of the incline to take some photos. As he climbed higher up he noticed something to side. Upon exploring further he noticed that it some kind small wall. He climbed into it lying flat looking through this opening at Weaver’s needle. A second person was able to lay down opposite of him without been seen from below. He realized his friends were still down below so he called out to them. His friends kept looking around for him as he watched . When they weren’t looking his way he stood up calling them. They just looked at him and he just looked back what the heck was wrong. After a couple of minutes he told them what he found. He took a couple of rolls of photos and went on their way. He stated that he was thinking about writing a book about what they found and the week they were there but sad to say I heard he passed away. Hope you enjoyed this story maybe you can find the gunsight. I also posted one other question someone asked about Fort Irwin in California check it out. A Proud Vietnam Era Veteran 🇺🇲💯 age 70 living on the streets of Southern California. Go USA
Look at that clear cold running water in a desert. I guarantee you Geronimo and multiple Apache’s were there, because that cold water in that desert was the real gold.
Any operation that woukd require 200 mules would leave a HUGE logistical foot print
Think of how much daily fodder and food would be needed for months
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cool!
Prettttty sure ole Geronimo never made it up that way
I think that the Apache People, and Geronimo had a much DIFFERENT view of real Treasure, which was living life on THEIR terms, a Treasure the Whites robbed them of, I doubt the Gold had much value to them..
When you mentioned the area i had a good laugh.
I spent some time in wickenburg and congress maybe 35 years ago. Found some gold here and there. Hunted cotton tails in congress. Also worked at the 2nd circle K the one headed towards Phoenix. Also at Mckevers general store stocking at night.
Great area i was back several years ago to show my wife the area wow has it grown. Even Congress has grown some. Good luck on your searches.
Gold I need Gold ✨️
North America looks amazing. Such a huge place with massive variety of geography. I would love to visit USA and drive the whole place in a camper van and see all the national parks from coast to coast. Take 2 years travelling the whole country. I’m from UK and love visiting the whole country. But Britain is tiny compared to the immense geography of USA.
The fault in a lot of these theories is the assumption that NA would know that there is value in the gold.. This concept was totally alien to the NA of the Southwest, they were not on the gold standard and they were not going to retire in Acapulco.. If they happen to find a piece of gold in a stream is probably by accident and put in jewelry.. was not something that they would dig for. Trading with the European Trappers was the dominant form of riches for Native Americans who’s main focus is survival..
GREAT move and well pleased I told of WHERE the CHEROKEES hid their Treasure also 25 years ago. WHEN they find WHERE(and what) was found EVERYONE will grab their Groin understanding how Stupid they are. The CRYSTAL SKULL(one of the lost ones) has been residing near GRANDFATHER Mtn since the late 18th century.
WHY do you think the Linville(Dad and Son) were Massacre???? How about ceremony wise they were Afraid since the Linvilles had Found a cave entrance that they needed to be Killed a certain way so NO WHITE MAN could spiritually KNOW the entrance like the Linville’s did.
Who lost it
Would an Indian really be interested in gold? Why would a nomad who’s life is spent traveling searching for game, apart from ornamentation what use would it be, it’s heavy and inert, would you really travel about with it?
Any chance there is a Precambrian basement rock outcrop somewhere close. Also. Sandstone won’t be a “source” for gold like where it was originally deposited hydrothermally. However there could be anomalous deposits. But this is generally the story wrap up that happens to to deter people from doing further “damage” or minimize injuries from activity at a given place.
Actually, Sycamore Canyon Rd is almost exactly 6.5 miles (paved), and almost exactly 6.5 miles (dirt track) to Parson’s Point. I’m sitting here right now! LOL
I just love the APACHE nation.
Geronimo was my relative and it’s a total shame the way he and our people were treated.
Many Decades ago, I was a fire patrolman/firefighter on the northern half of Sycamore canyon. There was a sign at the trailhead that said Sycamore Cabin 2 miles in. Someone had put 4 miles out