St. Clair OHV Permit Zone
St. Clair OHV Permit Zone motorized use area on the Cave Creek Ranger District.
Located in the Cave Creek Ranger District about one hour from Phoenix, this 24,500 acre area provides approximately 65 miles of motorized routes.
Included in this trail system is the iconic Telegraph Line Trail (MT-42) which is a high-difficulty trail best suited for modified full-size 4WD vehicles with lift, oversize tires and at least one axle locking device. MT-42 is a one-way route accessed from North Lake Road and exiting at Horseshoe Dam Road.
Access to the St. Clair OHV Permit Zone is provided at Kentuck Mountain Staging Area, Indian Spring Staging Area, Corral Access, Sunrise Ridge Access, Camp Creek Access, and the Telegraph Line East Trail Access (see map).
Heavy investment has been made by Partners and Volunteers by means of trail rehabilitation work and major repairs, route inventory and sign installation, and resource protection. Please ride responsibly and help keep this area open.
Motorized use requires a Tonto NF OHV Permit. See the OHV Permit FAQ for details about when a motorized use permit is needed. Be sure you’ve reviewed the Rules and Regulations of the OHV areas and please recreate responsibly!
St. Clair OHV Trails map [PDF, 1 page]
See the St. Clair handout for more information about the St. Clair OHV Permit Zone.
The iconic Telegraph Line Trail (MT-42) lies within the St. Clair OHV Permit Zone on the Cave Creek Ranger District.
The Sunrise Ridge OHV Trailhead is where MT-1117 meets Bartlett Dam Road. There is no staging or parking here; this area merely provides access into the St.
Indian Spring OHV Staging area is a large staging area off Bartlett Dam Road that accesses the St. Clair OHV Permit Zone.
The Corral OHV Trailhead is where MT-1104 meets Horseshoe Lake Road. This is a very small staging area that can only accomodate less than 10 vehicles.
Kentuck OHV Staging Area is a large staging area on the west side of Horseshoe Lake Road that accesses the St. Clair OHV Permit Zone.
Camp Creek Wash (MT 413) is a popular destination for OHV recreation on the Cave Creek Ranger District.