Compare 2026 Trek 12-7 to 2025 Trek 12-7


2026 description: 'This 12-day itinerary begins by heading far north from the Ponil country into the breathtaking Valle Vidal unit of the Carson National Forest. There you will have the opportunity to visit historic homesteads, learn about astronomy & space science at Ring Place, and take part in mountain biking at Whiteman Vega. Head back south to Ponil to experience the Philturn Five Points Camp and enjoy a chuckwagon dinner and Cantina Show. As you head west along the South Ponil Canyon on your way to the bustling Baldy Mining District, be sure to check out the Continental Tie & Lumber Company at Pueblano and the gold mining program at French Henry. After an early rise to the 12,441 ft. summit of Baldy Mountain, you'll descend along Ute Creek to the scenic meadows surrounding Miranda and take part in the Bent, St. Vrain & Company fur trading program. This itinerary is ideal for crews wanting to challenge themselves while experiencing many unique programs.'

2025 description: 'This itinerary begins by heading far north from the Ponil country into the breathtaking Valle Vidal of the Carson National Forest. There you will have the opportunity to visit historic homesteads and take part in Mountain Biking program. From there you'll enter the remote canyons of the Greenwood Tract on your way to the bustling Baldy Mining District. After an early summit to the12,441 foot summit of Baldy Mountain, you'll descend along Ute Creek to the scenic meadows surrounding Miranda to take part in a fur trapper rendezvous'

Day2026 Trek 7 Campsite2025 Trek 7 CampsiteProgram Differences
1CHQ Trailbound  
2Sioux Philturn Five Points Camp Program included in 2026 trek 7
 
3Dan BeardRich CabinsChallenge Events included in 2026 trek 7
Campfire not included in 2026 trek 7
Food Pickup not included in 2026 trek 7
Historic Homestead not included in 2026 trek 7
Conservation Project not included in 2026 trek 7
 
4Whiteman VegaBeatty LakesMountain Biking included in 2026 trek 7
Food Pickup included in 2026 trek 7
Low Impact Camping not included in 2026 trek 7
COPE not included in 2026 trek 7
 
5Ring PlaceWhiteman VegaAstronomy included in 2026 trek 7
Conservation Project included in 2026 trek 7
Mountain Biking not included in 2026 trek 7
 
6Beatty LakesRing PlaceLow Impact Camping included in 2026 trek 7
Water included in 2026 trek 7
Food Pickup not included in 2026 trek 7
Historic Homestead not included in 2026 trek 7
 
7PonilIris ParkCantina included in 2026 trek 7
Chuck Wagon Dinner included in 2026 trek 7
Campfire included in 2026 trek 7
Philturn Five Points Camp Program included in 2026 trek 7
Low Impact Camping not included in 2026 trek 7
 
8Pueblano RuinsGreenwood CanyonContinental Tie & Lumber included in 2026 trek 7
Horse Ride included in 2026 trek 7
Low Impact Camping not included in 2026 trek 7
 
9Copper Park Mining History included in 2026 trek 7
 
10Copper Park  
11Miranda Bent. St Vrain & Company Program included in 2026 trek 7
Prospecting not included in 2026 trek 7
Rocky Mountain Fur Company not included in 2026 trek 7
 
12CHQ Homebound