| 2026 description: '2026 PHILMONT ADVENTURE ITINERARY
Itinerary 12-17 Strenuous (significant hiking time with some program time) - 67 miles
Explore Philmont’s southwestern corner on this hiking-focused itinerary that begins in the heart of the 2018 Ute Park Fire
recovery area. If summiting peaks is your crew's biggest wish, this trek offers the opportunity to climb Mount Phillips,
Comanche Peak, Trail Peak, and the Tooth of Time among others. While program is not the main focus of this trek, your crew
will still have several opportunities to experience campfire shows, living history, and climbing programs. This is a strenuous trek
with some long days and large gains in elevation. If your crew is looking to challenge themselves while experiencing some of
the most beautiful scenery at Philmont, this trek is for you' |
| 2025 description: 'Explore Philmont’s southwestern corner on this hiking-focused itinerary that begins in the heart of the 2018 Ute Park Fire
recovery area. From your Ranger training camp at Minnette Meadows, hike through Ute Park Pass and Hidden Valley to
Cimarroncito for climbing and rappelling. Ascend the wild North Fork Cimarroncito Creek to Cyphers Mine and the Stomp.
Climb up to Thunder Ridge, cross Comanche Peak, and spend the night atop Mt Phillips (11,736’), the second highest peak at
Philmont. Continue down the new, OA-constructed, trail through Clear Creek then up in the shadow of Garcia Peak to remote
Wild Horse trail camp. Then follow the western edge of the Ranch, above Wild Horse Park, through Crooked Creek to Apache
Springs to learn more about Jicarilla Apache life. From there, cross Buck Creek, pass through Beaubien, and climb Trail Peak
(10,250’) to see the remains of a WWII B-24 bomber that crashed here. Continue through Fowler Pass to visit the Continental
Tie & Lumber Company at Crater Lake. Take a short hike north to Miners Park for more climbing before starting your walk
back into Base Camp. Cross rippling North Fork Urraca Creek and climb up onto Tooth Ridge. Summit the iconic Tooth of
Time (9,003’) before resting at Tooth Ridge trail camp for you last night on the trail. For there, it’s an easy walk to Camping
HQ in the morning' |
| Day | 2026 Trek 17 Campsite | 2025 Trek 17 Campsite | Program Differences |
| 1 | CHQ Trailbound | ||
| 2 | Minnette Meadows | ||
| 3 | Cimarroncito | Food Pickup included in 2026 trek 17 Commissary & Trading Post included in 2026 trek 17 Fire Recovery Area not included in 2026 trek 17 | |
| 4 | Cyphers Mine | St Louis & Cimmaron Mining Co included in 2026 trek 17 Mining History not included in 2026 trek 17 | |
| 5 | Mt Phillips | Water included in 2026 trek 17 | |
| 6 | Phillips Junction | Wild Horse | Homesteading included in 2026 trek 17 Food Pickup included in 2026 trek 17 Taos Trappers Program included in 2026 trek 17 Rocky Mountain Fur Company not included in 2026 trek 17 |
| 7 | Lost Cabin | Apache Springs | Water included in 2026 trek 17 Homesteading not included in 2026 trek 17 Food Pickup not included in 2026 trek 17 |
| 8 | Lower Bonito | Phillips Junction | Lookout Peak included in 2026 trek 17 Food Pickup not included in 2026 trek 17 |
| 9 | Crater Lake | Western Lore / Branding not included in 2026 trek 17 | |
| 10 | Miner's Park | Conservation Project included in 2026 trek 17 | |
| 11 | Tooth Ridge | Water included in 2026 trek 17 Shaefer's Peak included in 2026 trek 17 Conservation Project not included in 2026 trek 17 | |
| 12 | CHQ Homebound |