Time to get your Tonto Pass, although you can buy one from the Ranger Station or at the Barlett Lake Marina if you forget. Be wary of speeding on the drive into and out of Barlett Lake. We have had numerous ticket stories on that road.
Here is the meet place for 9:00am departure: Chevron, 5439 E Carefree Hwy, Cave Creek, AZ 85331. South-West of Carefree Hwy and Cave Creek Road, not quite on corner. You can also buy your Tonto Pass there.
Here is the route from the Chevron Station:
MapQuest Maps - Driving Directions - Map 26 miles at slow speeds, about 45 minutes but great scenery.
AZ Bob