On the trail


Inactive site since PhilSearch started tracking in 2005 ;
Water: na;
Its not Lunch if it isn't Squeeze Cheeze Trail from Cyphers Mine to Hunting Lodge Panorama of Ute Gulch Trail from Cyphers Mine to Hunting Lodge We all made it Ranger and Proud Dad on the trail between Head of Dean & Maxwell Touch Me Not from Black Horse Mine Black Horse Horse Mine Don't forget your glasses cabin Ruins Trail from Cyphers Mine to Hunting Lodge Dawn on Mt Phillips Dawn on Mt Phillips Flora at Shaefers Peak James Thompson, Philmont Ranger Base camp from Tooth Ridge View from Window Rock.JPG Cyphers to Hunting Lodge view from cathedral rock Trail from Cyphers Mine to Hunting Lodge Trail from Cyphers Mine to Hunting Lodge On the trail between Cypher's and Hunting Lodge Trail from Cyphers Mine to Hunting Lodge Urraca Mesa from the Filtration Plant Map of the Original Trail from Cyphers Mine to Hunting Lodge Trail from Cyphers Mine to Hunting Lodge Trail from Cyphers Mine to Hunting Lodge On the trail between Cypher's and Hunting Lodge The Tooth from the trail between Urraca and Bear Caves Tooth Ridge Trail Tooth Ridge Trail Crossing the North Fork, Urraca …. Again … Crossing the North Fork, Urraca …. Again … Pasture above Beaubien On the trail between Clark’s Fork and Shaeffers Pass View of Cimarron from the trail to Clark’s Fork On the trail between Clarks Fork & Catherdral Rock Ridge Trail from Fish Camp to Abreu On top of Comanche Peak Caterpillaring up Mt. Baldy from Copper Park taking a break en route to Greenwood Canyon. Cimarron River south of the Highway 64 The hike along the middle fork between Cyphers and Hunting Lodge The hike along the middle fork between Cyphers and Hunting Lodge Wildflowers and the Tooth A teepee View of Urraca Mesa from Stonewall Pass View of Urraca Mesa from Toothache Springs View of Toothache Springs from the top of Urraca Mesa The Tooth from the trail between Urraca and Bear Caves Tooth Ridge Trail Almost made it Base Camp from the base of Urraca Mesa On the Trail - Ewells Park to Miranda Sunrise on Shaefers Peak Sunrise on Shaefers Peak Wilson Mesa, Lake and Baldy in background On the trail near the stone wall pass The tooth from the trail near stone wall pass The view south from the top of Urraca Between Cathedral Rock & Clarks Fork Wilson Mesa, Little Castilla in background Between Cathedral Rock & Clarks Fork Meadow below Urraca Camp Wilson Mesa, Baldy in background View from the top of Mountain Lion Canyon, looking down the canyon View of Baldy and Touch-Me-Not from the top of ridgeline between Cottonwood Canyon and Mountain Lion Canyon Stream Crossing enroute to Greenwood Canyon from Rich Cabins Taking care of a hot spot in Greenwood Canyon On the ridge at the end of Greenwood Canyon with Baldy in the background On top of Urraca Tooth Ridge Trail View from the Trail to Dear Lake Mesa Feeding time at the Buffalo Pasture Cavalcade on the trail Tooth Ridge Trail Crew Leaders Pack - Day 10 View of Black and Bear Mountains from the south-side trail of Midnight Mesa (note Window Rock also visible) Rt 64 and Cimarron River Crossing at the bottom of Turkey Creek Canyon Footbridge/log across the Middle Ponil creek at Pueblano Tooth Ridge Trail Feeding time at the Buffalo Pasture Rt 64 and Cimarron River Crossing at the bottom of Turkey Creek Canyon Basecamp from Tooth Ridge Rt 64 and Cimarron River Crossing at the bottom of Turkey Creek Canyon Cathedral Rock & the Cimarroncito Reservoir Between Cathedral Rock & Clarks Fork Between Cathedral Rock & Clarks Fork Baldy Skyline/Five Forks (also shows how the firebreak that was made in 2002 is greening up) Between Cathedral Rock & Clarks Fork Tooth Ridge Trail
Pick Up Burros
Leading a burro from Pueblano to Ponil Burro Packing Burro Packing
Chuck Wagon Dinner
In the 1940s, Chuck-wagons followed crews on the trail.  This scene is likely near Dean Cow in the early 1940s
Gold Mining & Panning
Panning for Gold in one of Philmont's creeks, likely near Dean Cow. Circa 1941.
Ranger Training
Ranger Training at the turnaround: Map & Compass Ranger training on top of Urraca Mesa larks head knot
Hike via Hidden Valley / Window Rock
Scouts on the rocks at Window Rock Scouts on the rocks at Window Rock Scouts on the rocks at Window Rock Panorama from Window Rock View from Window Rock Window Rock Window Rock in the fog Crew shot at Window Rock Hiking up Hidden Valley Window Rock View of Cimarroncito Reservoir from Window Rock View of Tooth Ridge from Window Rock Villa Philmonte from Window Rock Hunting Lodge as seen from Window Rock Hidden Valley Window Rock The view from Window Rock The view from Window Rock (Villa Philmonte top center) Window Rock The view from Window Rock (Villa Philmonte top center) Window Rock Panorama View of Hidden Valley from the trail between Clark’s Fork and Shaeffers Pass
Climb Baldy Mountain
trail down from baldy Baldy as seen from the Tooth of Time Nearing the summit Looking down the south side of Baldy Snow in July on Baldy Crew photo on top of Baldy Trail up Baldy Descent down the NW corner of Baldy Mine/Cabin on the NW shoulder of Baldy Baldy from near Dan Beard Old Baldy Mineshaft On the trail Decending twords Baldy Saddle View from the Trail up Baldy.JPG View from the Trail going up Baldy View from Somewhere on Trek 30 On top of Baldy On Baldy Heading up Baldy Abandoned Mine near Baldy Summit God's Country Climbing Baldy with Eagles Nest, NM  in the distance Snow pack on Baldy View of Eagles Nest Lake from Baldy Baldy Summit Heading down the north side of Baldy View of Baldy Summit Ute Park Panorama The final push to the top Mulie on Baldy View of the 4wd road and meadow beyond it  that is part of the new 'North Baldy Ridge New North Trail Decent from Baldy using the old copper park route Old North Trail Western Grouse on Baldy South Trail Caterpillaring up Baldy Baldy from Thunder Ridge Camp View of Cabin Decent from Baldy using the old copper park route Panorama from Mt Baldy Baldy Saddle & Touch Me Not from Baldy Summit GPS at thr top of ? Baldy Panorama Looking southwest towards Baldy - this was from within the treeline, getting close to the Greenwood Canyon/Copper Park Trail intersection Walking north, looking for Julie Andrews, on the Alpine Meadow approaching Baldy View of the north side of Baldy from the ridgeline trail View from the ridgeline to the East Southeast (Copper Park (green meadow) is in the middle of the frame, Wilson Mesa (double lakes) is in the upper right) Heading east along the ridgeline to the first trees View from the ridgeline to the north northeast (towards Little Castilla and the Sangre de Cristo range in Colorado); forest below is the Kit Carson National Forest. New North Trail Continuing east and descending down to the (actual) treeline.  The trail doesn't start until you're in the trees Snowballs on the ridge approaching Baldy Long-range view of the old cabin on the east side of Baldy (above Copper Park) - taken from about 1/3rd the way down the Copper Park trail. Snowballs on the ridge approaching Baldy View of Baldy from the Meadow above copper park. Baldy from ridgeline trail from copper park showing old copper park trail
Climb Trail Peak
The Mic-O-Say memorial at the wreck Looking twords Beaubien from Trail Peak Memorial to Liberator 41-1133 Climbing Trail peak from Fowler Pass The wing of Liberator 41-1133 The wing of Liberator 41-1133 Climbing Trail Peak from Fowler Pass The Mic-O-Cay plaque Climbing Trail Peak from the Fowler Pass Side
Climb Hart Peak
Hart Peak Trail from Indian Writings
Climb Tooth of Time
Climbing up the backside of the Tooth View of Tooth Ridge On top of the Tooth On the Tooth On top of the Tooth Climbing the Tooth USGS Marker on the Tooth Coming off the tooth Skittles on the Tooth Eagle Awarded on the Benchmark on the Tooth of Time The Stockade from the Tooth This Way! On the Tooth Climbing the Tooth Base Camp, the training center and the Seton museum from the Tooth Climbing the Tooth Crew shot on top of the Tooth Climbing the Tooth James Thompson, Philmont Ranger Happy Campers on top of the Tooth Happy Campers on top of the Tooth Ladybugs on top of the Tooth of Time Chipmunk on the tooth
Hike in via Tooth Ridge Trail
Hiking in off the tooth A little foggy View of Baldy from Tooth Ridge On the trail to Tooth Ridge Camp The trail between Shaeffer's Pass and Tooth Ridge Camp Tooth Ridge Trail Tooth Ridge Trail Tooth Ridge Trail Tent city from the tooth A view of the Grizzly Tooth from Tooth Ridge Hiking in off the tooth Tooth Ridge Trail Tent city from the tooth tooth ridge trail View of Base Camp from the top of Urraca Mesa On the tril between the tooth & Shaeffer's Peak
Climb Mount Phillips
In the clouds climbing Mt Phillips View from Mt Phillips Angel Fire as seen from Mount Phillips The summit of Phillips Baldy from Mt Phillips Baldy from Phillips Baldy from Mt Phillips Mount Phillips Mount Phillips At the top of Phillips in the clouds
Hike to
Climbing Urraca Mesa above Toothache Springs
Wildlife
Rattler near the road from Sioux to Ponil Mulie at Lovers Leap Bear on the trail between Cito and Hidden Valley Bear on the trail between Harlan and Devil’s Wash Basin Buffalo (Bison) in the Buffalo Pasture Minbear Lookout Minibear at work Minibear at work Trout in the Middle Fork of the Cimarron Creek Buffalo (Bison) in the Buffalo Pasture Rattlesnake on the trail to Clark’s Fork Cows grazing below Lover's Leap View of a hawk from the Tooth of Time Bear on Baldy Deer in Hidden Valley Deer in Hidden Valley Sunflowers on the trail to Head of Dean Bear sighting enroute to Dan Beard from Old Camp A mule deer buck near Clear Creek Ladybugs on Shaefer's Peak Ladybugs on Shaefer's Peak Cows at Fowler Pass
Points of Interest
Vaca Trail Catherdral Rock Cathedral Rock & Cito Reservoir Cathedral Rock & Cito Reservoir Sunrise at Cathedral Rock & Cito Reservoir Sunrise at Cathedral Rock & Cito Reservoir Cathedral Rock & Cito Reservoir A rather unique view of Catherdral Rock grizzly Tooth Sunrise at Cathedral Rock & Cito Reservoir Ray Hayden, Facilities Director & Tanka
Conservation Project
Conservation Work on the Middle Fork near Hunting Lodge Conservation Work on the Middle Fork near Hunting Lodge Conservation Work on the Middle Fork near Hunting Lodge Trail work 2020 Conservation Work on the Middle Fork near Hunting Lodge
Infrastructure
on the trail to Black Horse Spring near Upper Bench Sign of the times One of the
Climb Black Mountain
On top of Black Mountain
Climb Big Red
On top of Big Red
Water
Water Filtration Plant … On tooth ridge above the opening campfire bowl Solar Powered Water Pumps
Hike North Ponil River thru XA Ranch
Hiking along the North Ponil
Cavalcade
Cavalcade on the trail - heading for Baldy town On the Ten Thousand Ft. Elevation Contour Road Cavalcade on the trail - heading for Baldy town On the Ten Thousand Ft. Elevation Contour Road near Beaubien Camp On the trail from Cattle HQ to Lovers Leap Wrangler leading the way toward Base Camp Lush vegetation on trail from Webster Lake to Harlan Camp Wrangler leads way to the stockade on circle ride, Tooth of Time in background Looking back at the Ten Thousand Ft. Elevation Contour Road Downhill from Webster Pass to Fish Camp View of Tooth Ridge approaching Webster Lake from Harlan View of Tooth Ridge approaching Webster Lake from Harlan Preparing to hit trail after taking a break at Webster Lake Obeying the speed limit on trail to Webster Lake from Clarks Fork Camp On the trail from Cattle HQ to Lovers Leap Silhouette of horse and rider on trail leaving Harlan Approaching Fish Camp Rain threatens along trail from Cyphers Mine to Clarks Fork Negotiating rocky slope on trail to Harlan On the trail approaching Bonita Cow Camp Lush vegetation on trail from Webster Lake to Harlan Camp View of Baldy from the Ten Thousand Ft. Elevation Contour Road
Hike via Lovers Leap
On top of Lover's Leap Lover's Leap A crew on Lover's Leap Lover's Leap Lunch on Lovers Leap
Visit Black Jack Ketchem's Hideout
Black Jack's Hideout Black Jack's Hideout
Wildfire
Ute Park Fire - June, 12 2018 Fire Map 4/25/2022 Fire Map 4/30/2022 - 56,725 acres - 56% containment Fire Map 5/1/2022 - 59,000 acres - 69% containment Philmont Area Fire History