2026 Trek 12-23 
2026 Trek 12-23 | Super-strenuous treks are not recommended for inexperienced hikers, and this trek will challenge even those crews that spend their weekends in the mountains. High-mileage days are common but with difficulty comes the opportunity to experience some of the most unique parts of Philmont's North Country. Discover the rich history of gold mining throughout this region before taking in breathtaking views from the summit of Baldy Mountain, the highest peak on Philmont property. On your way out of Baldy country, stop by Miranda to pick up your burro. Relax and trade tales with the loggers of the Continental Tie & Lumber Company and the ranchers of Ponil and Clarks Fork. Enjoy lively campfire shows and opportunities to test your mettle with rock climbing programs and challenge courses. Whip up a delicious chuckwagon dinner before setting off to climb the Tooth of Time as you make your way back to Base Camp. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Per the Guidebook to Itineraries: "Due to potential emergencies, such as catastrophic fires, Crews must not deviate from their assigned itinerary. Changes are only permitted for bona fide medical emergencies and must be approved in advance by the Logistics Department." | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Unique Campsite: Black Horse Creek; Vaca; - No photo available for this campsite or this program at this location. Click icon for specific needs. |
| Day | Camp | Potential Additional Program Features | Campsite Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Cimarron River | Visit Black Jack Ketchem's Hideout | Trail Camp; |
| Camping Headquarters | Visit the Villa Philmonte | Commissary; Showers; Trading Post; | |
| National Scouting Museum | |||
| Cimarroncita | Archery | ||
| Laser Shooting Range | |||
| Ute Park Pass Hike Prep | |||
| Hike through 2018 Ute Park Fire Zone | |||
| 4 | Head of Dean | COPE | |
| pickup crew based challenge events | |||
| 6 | Baldy Town | Baldy Mountain | Commissary; Trading Post; Showers; |
| Mining History | |||
| Assaying | |||
| 50 Miler Geology Program | |||
| French Henry | Blacksmithing | ||
| Prospecting | |||
| Mine Tour | |||
| 7 | Miranda | Muzzle Loading Rifles | |
| Mountain Man Rendezvous | |||
| Baldy Mountain | |||
| Tomahawks | |||
| Bent. St Vrain & Company Program | |||
| Pueblano | spar pole climbing | ||
| Tie making / Crosscut Saws | |||
| 8 | Ponil | Western Lore / Branding | Commissary; Trading Post; Showers; |
| Cantina Show | |||
| Hart Peak | |||
| Gymkhana | |||
| Cavalcade | |||
| Cowboy Action Shooting | |||
| Circle Ride | |||
| Wrangler Training | |||
| 9 | Dean Cow | Visit Black Jack Ketchem's Hideout | Showers; |
| 11 | Clarks Fork | Cowboy Campfire | Showers; |
| Ride out from Cattle Headquarters | |||
| Ride over Schaefers Pass | |||
| 12 | Camping Headquarters | Visit the Villa Philmonte | Commissary; Showers; Trading Post; |
| National Scouting Museum | |||
| Ride into Cattle Headquarters | |||