| 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' |
| Day | 2026 Trek 16 Campsite | 2025 Trek 20 Campsite | Program Differences |
| 1 | CHQ Trailbound | ||
| 2 | Horse Canyon | Ranger Training included in 2026 trek 16 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 |