From: Carefree, AZ

For southern trailhead:

1) Follow N. Cave Creek Road east for about 6 miles

2) Turn right (east) on E. Bartlett Dam Road and continue for about 13 miles

3) After you pass a pay station turn left (north) on SR 459

4) Proceed about 2 miles

5) Trailhead is on the left (west).

For nothern trailhead:

6) Continue west past Bartlett Dam N 6.7 miles

7) Turn right (north) onto Horsehoe Dam Road, continue 6.4 miles

8) Trailhead is on the right (east).