Hike Seven Warriors South via Transept Trail Coconino National Forest, AZ

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The Seven Warriors feature is a mountain near the Village of Oak Creek, called as such by the locals. It took some research to find the name. This hike heads to the taller, southern end of Seven Warriors. We did the northern summit of Seven Warriors earlier, but the ridgeline separating the two peaks prevented easy access, cliffs blocking the way. Instead, Matt and I decided to try to get to this peak from the west, where we were very surprised that there was a trail basically the entire way to the summit.

We parked at a small turn-off and headed up the newly-created (based on research) Transept Trail. We didn't know this trail existed initially, so it was a great find that would allow us traverse the desert without bushwhacking. This trail is nice, slowly meandering up a wide sloping ridge before wrapping around a big butte on its left. The trail then continued through some forest and began to head north. We left the trail at this point on a social trail on the right and followed it northeast as it gained elevation toward a weakness in the cliff band above. Class 2 brought us up this cliff band and along the edge of a very pretty rim. The trail was a little hard to follow at times on the way up, but was very clear on the way back. The trail led up to the north ridge, where we then headed south to the summit. There was one more Class 2 section along the summit ridge, and the views were fantastic.

PEAKS ON HIKE
Elevation (ft) / Prominence (ft)

Peaks on hike

Elevation

Prominence

Seven Warriors South (Peak 5258)

5258 ft

886 rise

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Start of the Transept Trail.

Along the Transept Trail, view toward Seven Warriors South.

View back along the Transept Trail.

The Transept Trail leads to the left of the butte on the far left in this photo. There was a beautiful rock pinnacle on the right.

Approaching the butte, before the Transept Trail heads to the left around it.

View back - the trail came from the right.

Along the base of the butte, still following the Transept Trail.

Transept Trail continues through some light forest. Seven Warriors South visible ahead.

This is where we left the Transept Trail, taking the social trail on the right. It's not as obvious as it looks here.

On the social trail, heading for the break in the cliff band in the center of this photo.

Approaching the weakness.

Class 2.

Very pretty social trail along the cliff.

Looking back at the Class 2 ascent weakness we came up.

Gorgeous walk along the rim.

The social trail becomes less easy to follow, but it does exist the whole way to the summit.

View back as we ascend to the ridgeline.

On the ridgeline, view south toward Seven Warriors South.

Artsy shot of an agave and Seven Warriors North at the other end of the mountain's ridgeline.

View back as we ascend.

Another shot back, Seven Warriors North visible top right.

Some light Class 2 along the summit ridge.

View back at Matt coming up the Class 2. Seven Warriors North visible top center.

Seven Warriors South summit ahead.

Seven Warriors South summit, view south.

Seven Warriors South summit, view northeast toward Courthouse Rock and Bell Rock.

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