| 2026 description: 'This trek is ideal for experienced crews that are looking for a hiking-focused itinerary. Crews will have ample opportunities to
hike through the 2018 Ute Park fire recovery zone which will require early starts and a close eye on the weather while
traversing exposed areas and canyons. Enjoy opportunities for shooting sports and fire ecology programs at a variety of staffed
camps. Give back to Philmont with the newest conservation project, reforestation of the Cimarroncita area!' |
| 2025 description: 'This itinerary spends significant time in the central country of Philmont in and around the 2018 Ute Park Fire recovery area
with opportunities to learn about the ecology and effects of catastrophic forest fires and a chance to assist with the
reforestation of this area. It also provides multiple opportunities for high adventure programs with a little bit of mining history
thrown in. Crews hiking this trek should be prepared to hike early and keep an eye on weather while traversing exposed areas
and canyons in the recovery area' |
| Day | 2026 Trek 908 Campsite | 2025 Trek 907 Campsite | Program Differences |
| 1 | CHQ Trailbound |   |   |
| 2 | Harlan |   |   |
| 3 | Deer Lake |   | Water included in 2026 trek 908   |
| 4 | Cimarroncito |   | Commissary & Trading Post included in 2026 trek 908 Rock Climbing & Rappelling not included in 2026 trek 908   |
| 5 | Lamberts Mine |   |   |
| 6 | Comanche Peak | Comanche Creek | Water included in 2026 trek 908 Water included in 2026 trek 908 St Louis & Cimmaron Mining Co included in 2026 trek 908 Mining History not included in 2026 trek 908   |
| 7 | Sawmill |   |   |
| 8 | Cimarroncita |   | Wildlife Conservation included in 2026 trek 908 Archery not included in 2026 trek 908   |
| 9 | CHQ Homebound |   |   |