Connecting communities in the Salt River Valley and Roosevelt Lake, the historic Apache Trail, Arizona Highway 88, winds through some of Arizona's most spectacular scenery. Originally constructed so supplies could be hauled to the site of Roosevelt Dam, the route follows an aboriginal path used by ancient peoples. The distance between Apache Junction and Roosevelt Dam is 42 miles, and a 38-mile segment through the Tonto National Forest is designated a National Forest Scenic Byway. The entire route has also been recognized as a State Historic Road by the Arizona Department of Transportation.