Transept Trail
TRANSEPT TRAIL Many slick rock passages define the Transept Trail Forming a natural divide between State Route 179 and the hyper-busy trails that loop around iconic Bell Rock in the Village of Oak Creek, the north-south running ridgeline known as the Seven Warriors is home to a pair of trails known for their edge-hugging exposure. Transept Trail traces the cliffs of the Seven Warriors ridge The Hiline Trail that’s part of the Yavapai Vista Trail System, scoots along the ridgeline’s eastern slopes while the newer Transept Trail traces the less congested western side. There are several ways to access the user-created route that was adopted by the forest service in 2018. The most direct way to is begin at the small trailhead along Verde Valley School Road. Mayan Maiden formation is a must-see feature along the trail This less aggressive approach offers a more gradual, smoother gradient than its east side counterpart as well as equally heady views. The first half-mile makes a steady