2024 Trek 12-7

Challenging; Approximately 57 miles; Maps required: south

Trek History: 16 in 2005-6; 8 in 2007-11; 6 in 2012; 9 in 2013-16; 12 in 2017-18; 9 in 2019; 12-9 in 2020-23; 12-7 in 2024

Looking for a trek that follows rushing streams, discovers mountain meadows, and traverses lofty peaks across Philmont’s South Country? This is it! You’ll be dropped off at the Zastrow Trailhead before camping at Rimrock Park, which is near the historic Abreu family homestead. From there, enjoy the hike through the Notch to Crags and be one of the lucky few to sleep at the bottom of Rayado Canyon. Stellar views of Rayado, Crater, and Lookout Peaks will be seen from the trail on your way to Fish Camp where you will get to tour Waite Phillips' Rayado Lodge at the confluence of the Agua Fria and Rayado Creeks. Enjoy the hike up the Agua Fria to the beautiful meadows of Apache Springs. The sunset hike is not to be missed as well! The next morning, learn about the Jicarilla Apache and shoot 3-D archery targets at Apache Springs. Restock on food and supplies before setting off to Wild Horse Camp the next day. The fur trappers of the Rocky Mountain Fur Co. await you at Clear Creek with their tall tales and tomahawk throwing competitions. Spend a night on the trail at Comanche Creek before swinging down to Beaubien for roping, branding, horseback rides, a chuckwagon dinner, and cowboy campfire. Don’t forget to visit Crater Lake and the loggers of the Continental Tie & Lumber Co. as you make your way to Miners Park for some rock climbing and rappelling. Your final challenges await you…Shaefers Peak and the Tooth of Time!

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."

Dry Camps: Rimrock Park; Shaefers Pass;
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Day	Camp	Program Features	Campsite Features
1	Camping Headquarters	Opening Campfire	Commissary; Showers; Trading Post;
2	Rimrock Park	Food Pickup @ Camping Headquarters	Trail Camp (Usually dry); (Commissary; Showers; Trading Post; at CHQ Trailbound)
		Ranger Training
		Bus to Zastrow Trailhead
3	Crags	Cantina @ Abreu	Trail Camp; (Showers; at Abreu)
		New Mexican Homestead @ Abreu
		Cabin Tour @ Abreu
4	Apache Springs	Food Pickup	Commissary;
		Rayado Lodge Tour @ Fish Camp
		Fly Tying @ Fish Camp
		Fishing Opportunities @ Fish Camp
5	Wild Horse	3D Archery @ Apache Springs	Trail Camp; (Commissary; at Apache Springs)
6	Comanche Creek	Rocky Mountain Fur Company @ Clear Creek	Trail Camp;
		Tomahawks @ Clear Creek
7	Beaubien	Campfire	Showers (wood stoked);
		Western Lore / Branding
		Food Pickup @ Phillips Junction	Commissary; Trading Post; Showers;
8	Beaubien	Horse Rides	Showers (wood stoked);
		Chuck Wagon Dinner
		Campfire
9	Bear Caves	Tie making / Crosscut Saws @ Crater Lake	Trail Camp; (Showers; at Crater Lake)
		Campfire @ Crater Lake
10	Miner's Park	Rock Climbing & Rappelling	Showers;
		Food Pickup
11	Shaefers Pass	Traverse Wall @ Miner's Park	Trail Camp (Usually dry); (Showers; at Miner's Park)
		Conservation Project @ North Fork Urraca
		Water @ North Fork Urraca
12	Camping Headquarters	Closing Campfire	Commissary; Showers; Trading Post;
		Climb Shaefer's Peak
		Climb Tooth of Time
		Hike in via Tooth Ridge Trail
Warning: Itinerary details provided by PhilSearch are for planning purposes only. Only the current year's "Treks" book and the addendums to it, if any, should be used for final trek selection.

Crews passing through staff camps are not scheduled for program. If time and space allow, some crews may be able to participate in some of the programs offered.

Day	Camp	Potential Additional Program Features	Campsite Features
2	Camping Headquarters	Visit the Villa Philmonte	Commissary; Showers; Trading Post;
		National Scouting Museum
3	Abreu	Homesteading	Showers;
		Ride out from Cattle Headquarters
5	Apache Springs	Jicarilla Apache Life	Commissary;
		Sweat Lodge
		Corn Grinding
		Sporting Arrows
		Tipi Tour
		Flintknapping
6	Clear Creek	Muzzle Loading Rifles
		Climb Mount Phillips
7	Phillips Junction	Fishing Opportunities	Commissary; Trading Post; Showers;
8	Beaubien	Western Lore / Branding	Showers (wood stoked);
		Climb Trail Peak
		Climb Lookout Peak
		Cowboy Campfire
9	Crater Lake	Continental Tie & Lumber	Showers;
		Hike over Fowler Mesa
		spar pole climbing
		Logging Skills
11	Miner's Park	Rock Climbing & Rappelling	Showers;
		Crate Stacking
	North Fork Urraca	Hike via North Fork Urraca
12	Camping Headquarters	Visit the Villa Philmonte	Commissary; Showers; Trading Post;
		National Scouting Museum
		Ride into Cattle Headquarters
This list is not complete and is dependent on the route you take each day.