| 2026 description: 'Super-strenuous treks are not recommended for inexperienced hikers, and this trek will challenge even those crews that spend
their weekends in the mountains. High-mileage days are common but with difficulty comes the opportunity to experience some
of the most unique parts of Philmont's North Country. Discover the rich history of gold mining throughout this region before
taking in breathtaking views from the summit of Baldy Mountain, the highest peak on Philmont property. On your way out of
Baldy country, stop by Miranda to pick up your burro. Relax and trade tales with the loggers of the Continental Tie & Lumber
Company and the ranchers of Ponil and Clarks Fork. Enjoy lively campfire shows and opportunities to test your mettle with rock
climbing programs and challenge courses. Whip up a delicious chuckwagon dinner before setting off to climb the Tooth of Time
as you make your way back to Base Camp.' |
| 2025 description: 'Begin your Philmont adventure by hiking into the middle of the 2018 Ute Park Fire recovery area at Deer Lake Mesa. Spend
three days traversing and exploring the burn recovery area crossing into Philmont’s north country through Turkey Creek
Canyon. Continue through Dean Canyon and over Dean Skyline to Ponil to enjoy the cantina and evening campfire show.
Then it’s a hike up the pastoral South Ponil Creek canyon to the Continental Tie & Lumber Company meeting. Start your
3-day assault on Baldy Mountain (12,441’), the highest peak at Philmont by climbing to Azure trail camp in the shadow of
Baldy with excellent views over the plains to the east. Celebrate your summit success, then through Miranda and the Mountain
Man Rendezvous, to Head of Dean for Challenge Events, and on to Mistletoe trail camp for your last night on the trail' |
| Day | 2026 Trek 23 Campsite | 2025 Trek 22 Campsite | Program Differences |
| 1 | CHQ Trailbound | ||
| 2 | Cimarron River | Deer Lake | Wildlife Conservation included in 2026 trek 23 Fire Ecology included in 2026 trek 23 |
| 3 | Santa Claus | Harlan | Shotgun shooting/reloading not included in 2026 trek 23 Fire Recovery Area not included in 2026 trek 23 |
| 4 | Head of Dean | Dean Cow | Challenge Events included in 2026 trek 23 Rock Climbing & Rappelling not included in 2026 trek 23 Fire Recovery Area not included in 2026 trek 23 |
| 5 | Black Horse Creek | Ponil | Baldy Hike Prep included in 2026 trek 23 Bent. St Vrain & Company Program included in 2026 trek 23 Cantina not included in 2026 trek 23 Chuck Wagon Dinner not included in 2026 trek 23 Campfire not included in 2026 trek 23 Western Lore / Branding not included in 2026 trek 23 Food Pickup not included in 2026 trek 23 |
| 6 | Black Horse Creek | Pueblano | Baldy Mountain included in 2026 trek 23 Baldy Mining District included in 2026 trek 23 Food Pickup included in 2026 trek 23 Claude Mining and Mlling Company Program included in 2026 trek 23 Continental Tie & Lumber not included in 2026 trek 23 Campfire not included in 2026 trek 23 |
| 7 | Pueblano | Azurite | Pick Up Burros included in 2026 trek 23 Continental Tie & Lumber included in 2026 trek 23 Campfire included in 2026 trek 23 Prospecting not included in 2026 trek 23 Water not included in 2026 trek 23 Baldy Hike Prep not included in 2026 trek 23 |
| 8 | Ponil | Azurite | Cantina included in 2026 trek 23 Drop off Burros included in 2026 trek 23 Conservation Project included in 2026 trek 23 Philturn Five Points Camp Program included in 2026 trek 23 Baldy Mountain not included in 2026 trek 23 Water not included in 2026 trek 23 |
| 9 | Dean Cow | Miranda | Rock Climbing & Rappelling included in 2026 trek 23 Rocky Mountain Fur Company not included in 2026 trek 23 Mine Tour not included in 2026 trek 23 |
| 10 | Vaca | Head of Dean | Shotgun shooting/reloading included in 2026 trek 23 Conservation Project not included in 2026 trek 23 COPE not included in 2026 trek 23 |
| 11 | Clarks Fork | Mistletoe | Chuck Wagon Dinner included in 2026 trek 23 Campfire included in 2026 trek 23 Western Lore / Branding included in 2026 trek 23 Water not included in 2026 trek 23 |
| 12 | CHQ Homebound | Tooth of Time included in 2026 trek 23 Hike into Base included in 2026 trek 23 Archery not included in 2026 trek 23 Hike to not included in 2026 trek 23 |