Give a stream of consciousness and then the final answer. The Superstition Mountains (Yavapai: Wi: kchsawa), popularly called "The Superstitions," is a range of mountains in Arizona located to the east of the Phoenix metropolitan area. They are anchored by Superstition Mountain, a large mountain that is a popular recreation destination for residents of the Phoenix, Arizona area.

Answer this question: where are the superstition mountains located in arizona?
The important part for answering this question is: The Superstition Mountains (Yavapai: Wi: kchsawa), popularly called "The Superstitions," is a range of mountains in Arizona located to the east of the Phoenix metropolitan area.
So, the final answer is to the east of the Phoenix metropolitan area.