Historic
Maricopa County, AZ
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
Free Tonto National Forest interpretive site north of Carefree: a hilltop Hohokam fortification (~1050–1200 CE) with masonry room blocks and panoramic desert views. A short self-guided loop (~1 mi) with picnic facilities and signed interpretive stops — managed public archaeology, not a remote unprotected rock-art pin.
| Region | Maricopa County, AZ |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 33.8857, -111.8160 |
| Era | Hohokam hilltop compound ~1050–1200 CE |
| Manager | USFS Tonto National Forest (Cave Creek District) |
| Access | Paved Cave Creek / Seven Springs Rd (FR 24) |
| Trail | Self-guided ~1 mi loop |
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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