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Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Kayaking

when	January 19, 2026 Monday
	Trip Report : December 12, 2023
	Trip Report : Febuary 21, 2023
	Trip Report : March 1, 2022
where	Bartlett Lake
the kayak	We’ll meet at the SB Cove area (see map) and launch our kayaks off the beach. From there we’ll start paddling south on the lake toward Bartlett Dam, keeping close to the shoreline.     We’ll continue paddling along the west shore of the lake for about three miles until we see an elevated picnic site and campground to our right as we get within site of the dam. We’ll beach our kayaks here and walk up a flight of stairs to a large, covered picnic ramada. Restrooms are located adjacent to the ramada.     Please be advised that we may have to postpone this trip due to unfavorable weather conditions, especially high winds on the lake. Required: •  Life vest •  At least 1 liter of water •  Rain poncho •  Hat, sunblock, sunglasses Recommended: •  Lunch or snacks •  Camera
distance	5-6 miles
time	4 to 4 hours, with rest breaks, a lunch stop, and photo ops.
EC	None
elevations	1,600 feet
type	Round trip
starting at	SB Cove area.
rating	"C"     Rate yourself as a hiker.
dogs allowed	no
cost	You will need a Tonto Pass to park in the SB Cove parking lot of Bartlett Lake. Be sure to display your pass on a hang tag or place it on your dashboard. Rule change Senior Passes and National Park Pass not allowed. The club also allows voluntary contributions of $5 per non-member.
weather	Cave Creek
leader	Email the leader to confirm.
meet	9:00 AM SB Cove area.
drive	From the north valley: •  Take SR 51 north to Loop 101 East. • Continue eastbound on Loop 101 for 6 miles to N Pima Road. From the east valley: •  Take Loop 101 northbound and exit at N. Pima Road. From both areas: •  Drive north on N. Pima Road for about 12 miles to E. Cave Creek Road. • Turn right on E. Cave Creek Road and continue driving for about 4 miles to Bartlett Dam Road (FR 19). • Turn right on Bartlett Dam Road and continue driving east for 12.5 miles to a T-junction with North Lake Road. • At the junction make a left turn onto N. Lake Road (FR 459). • Drive NE on North Lake Road for 4 miles to SB Cove. • At SB Cove, drive onto the large dirt/gravel area adjacent to the lake and park there, away from any campers on the beach. Leave your Tonto Pass in plain view. The beach here is shallow gravel and ideal for launching a kayak. • Restrooms are located a short walk away from the lake in a large grove of trees.

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