If you look closely at the top of the ridges just below Four Peaks you can see Ponderosa pine trees. When Apache Lake was filled in 1927, it permanently closed portions of the Apache Trail. A tug boat and barge were used temporarily to move traffic up and down Apache Lake. Take a few minutes and drive down to the Apache Lake Marina. You can rent boats and even take time for lunch or supper at the restaurant.
Fishing is great in Apache Lake.
The lake is known for its Small Mouth bass. Some fourteen miles from Apache Lake turn-off you can view the spectacular Roosevelt Dam. At one time this was the largest masonry constructed dam in the world. The dam was refitted and reconstructed between 1993-1995. The old dam was raised seventy-seven feet.