To Cave Creek Seven Springs TrailheadCave Creek TH in the Seven Springs Campground area.
From the intersection of Tom Darlington Rd and Cave Creek Rd, travel East on Cave Creek Rd. At 2.2 miles, you pass Pima Rd. Continue on Cave Creek Rd, and at 6.3 miles, you reach Bartlett Dam Rd. Follow the sign to Seven Springs Rd. At 9.1 miles, you pass the Sears Kay Ruins. The pavement ends at 10.8 miles. You pass the Bronco TH at 13.8 miles, and the road is now marked Forest Road 24. At 17.6 miles, you pass a private ranch. At 17.9 miles, you pass the Seven Springs Campground, and the Cave Creek TH is on your left at 18.5 miles.
2012-03-07 Nahimana222 writes: From the signs I saw at the trailhead, you need a
Tonto Pass to park.
2025-11-27 kyleGChiker writes: As of this date, the Forest Service website indicates that this is a fee-free area, with no pass required.
From PHX (I-10 & AZ-51) 51.5 mi - about 1 hour 36 minsFrom TUC (Jct 1-10 & Grant) 153 mi - about 2 hours 57 minsFrom FLG (Jct I-17 & I-40) 127 mi - about 2 hours 38 mins 
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