| 2026 description: 'This high mileage itinerary takes you through some of the most remote and beautiful spots in the Philmont backcountry.
Explore the stunning beauty of the Valle Vidal and challenge your crew to hike Baldy Mountain, the most iconic peak in the
North Country. Enjoy the experience of burro packing just like the fur trappers of the Bent, St. Vrain & Company outfit. End your
trek with a rewarding chuckwagon dinner and a fun filled campfire show at the Philturn Five Points Camp' |
| 2025 description: 'This high mileage itinerary takes you to some of the most remote and beautiful spots in the Philmont backcountry. Start in
Ponil at the Cantina to fortify yourself with a glass of root beer, then head on the ridge above Middle Ponil Creek canyon to dry
Horse Canyon trail camp for Ranger training. Continue to Dan Beard, the northernmost camp on Philmont’s property for team
building and COPE. For the next four days, you’ll hike cross-country through the pastoral Valle Vidal for astronomy, mountain
biking, and a stream restoration project in the incredible McCrystal Creek area – within sight of Windy Gap and The Rock Wall.
Finish your time in the Valle at remote Iris Park Low Impact Camp. Make your way through the isolated Greenwood Canyon
back onto Philmont property at Copper Park. Take a couple of days in Copper Park to rest and summit Baldy Mountain
(12,441’), the tallest peak at Philmont, then cross to the other side of the mountain at Miranda to visit the Rocky Mountain Fur
Company and pick up your burro for the trek back to Ponil. Go through Baldy Skyline with great views of Baldy behind you and
the open plains ahead of you, then celebrate your accomplishments with another root beer and the Cantina show at Ponil.' |
| Day | 2026 Trek 16 Campsite | 2025 Trek 20 Campsite | Program Differences |
| 1 | CHQ Trailbound | ||
| 2 | Horse Canyon | Western Lore / Branding not included in 2026 trek 16 | |
| 3 | Dan Beard | Challenge Events included in 2026 trek 16 COPE not included in 2026 trek 16 | |
| 4 | Whiteman Vega | Ring Place | Mountain Biking included in 2026 trek 16 Astronomy not included in 2026 trek 16 Homesteading not included in 2026 trek 16 Food Pickup not included in 2026 trek 16 |
| 5 | Beatty Lakes | Whiteman Vega | Astronomy included in 2026 trek 16 Low Impact Camping included in 2026 trek 16 Food Pickup included in 2026 trek 16 Conservation Project included in 2026 trek 16 Water included in 2026 trek 16 Mountain Biking not included in 2026 trek 16 |
| 6 | Flume Canyon | Iris Park | Low Impact Camping not included in 2026 trek 16 Conservation Project not included in 2026 trek 16 |
| 7 | Copper Park | Continental Tie & Lumber included in 2026 trek 16 Baldy Hike Prep included in 2026 trek 16 Claude Mining and Mlling Company Program included in 2026 trek 16 Fire Recovery Area not included in 2026 trek 16 | |
| 8 | Copper Park | ||
| 9 | Miranda | Bent. St Vrain & Company Program included in 2026 trek 16 Prospecting not included in 2026 trek 16 Rocky Mountain Fur Company not included in 2026 trek 16 | |
| 10 | Head of Dean | Baldy Skyline | Challenge Events included in 2026 trek 16 |
| 11 | Ponil | Horse Ride included in 2026 trek 16 Philturn Five Points Camp Program included in 2026 trek 16 Western Lore / Branding not included in 2026 trek 16 | |
| 12 | CHQ Homebound |