Back 2026 Trek 7-7 Forward


Rugged; Approximately 32 miles; Maps required: South


Trek History: New as 7-8 in 2020; 7-8 in 2021-23; 7-7 in 2024-26

This unique trek encircles the Tooth of Time, providing multiple perspectives of this iconic peak. Enjoy scenic meadows, healthy Ponderosa forests, mesas and rivers. Program is designed to bring the crew together through COPE and climbing activities as your hike over ridges and into valleys. Experience the Continental Tie & Lumber Company and learn about logging in the early 1900s during their campfire show! Finish your trek by summitting the Tooth of Time and hiking into 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."

Dry Camps: Ponderosa Park; Aguila; Tooth Ridge; Unique Campsite: Aguila; Urraca; Tooth Ridge;
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DayCampProgram FeaturesCampsite Features
1Camping Headquarters Opening Campfire Commissary; Showers; Trading Post;  
2Ponderosa Park Western Lore / Branding @ Clarks ForkTrail Camp (Usually dry); (Showers; at Clarks Fork)


Water @ Clarks Fork 


Ranger Training  


Food Pickup @ Camping HeadquartersCommissary; Showers; Trading Post;


Bus to Webster Trailhead
3Miner's Park Rock Climbing & Rappelling Showers;  


Conservation Project @ North Fork Urraca
4Aguila Continental Tie & Lumber @ Crater LakeTrail Camp (Usually dry); (Showers; at Crater Lake)


Food Pickup @ Miner's ParkShowers;
5Urraca Challenge Events  


Campfire  
6Tooth Ridge High Ropes Instruction & Advanced Challenge Scenarios @ Rocky Mountain Scout CampTrail Camp (Always dry); 


COPE @ Rocky Mountain Scout Camp 


Water @ Stockade
7Camping Headquarters Closing Campfire Commissary; Showers; Trading Post;  


Tooth of Time  


Hike into Base  
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.

DayCampPotential Additional Program FeaturesCampsite Features
2Clarks ForkCowboy CampfireShowers;
Ride out from Cattle Headquarters
Ride over Schaefers Pass
Camping HeadquartersVisit the Villa PhilmonteCommissary; Showers; Trading Post;
National Scouting Museum
3North Fork UrracaHike via North Fork Urraca
4Crater LakeHike over Fowler MesaShowers;
spar pole climbing
Tie making / Crosscut Saws
Logging Skills
Miner's ParkRock Climbing & RappellingShowers;
Climbing Gym
Traverse Wall
Crate Stacking
5UrracaCOPE
High Ropes Instruction & Advanced Challenge Scenarios
Sunrise at Inspiration Point
6Rocky Mountain Scout CampCOPE
StockadeCOPE
7Camping HeadquartersVisit the Villa PhilmonteCommissary; 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.