2019 Trek 2 
2019 Trek 2 
Route 2 | This program packed itinerary loops through the Philmont North Country and combines high peaks and beautiful vistas with southwest history. The adventure begins with a bus from Base Camp to the Six Mile Trailhead and a short hike to the first confirmed T-Rex footprint in the world. You’ll make your way to Anasazi trail camp where your Ranger will pass on important skills. Head up the North Ponil Canyon to Indian Writings where you will see ancestral Puebloan petroglyphs and archeology sites, and work on an important trail construction project. Listen for the echo of the mauls striking spikes as you make your way to Metcalf Station to learn what life was like on the railroad. You’ll help rebuild the railroad and enjoy great music and stories at the evening campfire program. The next day will be your first big climb up and over Hart Peak into Ponil. Your efforts will be rewarded with a chance to do some Cowboy Action Shooting, roping, branding, and horseback riding. Reward yourself with a cold root beer at the cantina, chow down on a delicious chuckwagon meal and prepare to be entertained at the evening Cantina Show! Head up the North Ponil River to the Continental Tie and Lumber Co. at Pueblano where your crew can climb spar poles and make rail ties before enjoying yet another amazing campfire performance. Move on up to Ute Meadows for a layover where you will prepare yourself with rest and reflection before your ascent of Philmont's highest Peak. Climbing to the top of the 12,441 ft. Baldy Mountain during your layover day is sure to be the highlight of your Philmont adventure! You’ll also enjoy the loop around through Copper Park and on to the Aztec mine at French Henry, eventually ending up back at the old mining town at Baldy Town. Your next day is just a short hike to Miranda where you will have plenty of time for muzzle loading rifles, tomahawks and the mountain man rendezvous. Challenge courses and initiative games at Head of Dean will help your crew build confidence and teamwork. Shoot on over to the reopened Santa Claus camp where you will load your |
| Trek Day | Camp | Program Features | Campsite Features | |
| 1 | Camping Headquarters TB | Opening Campfire | Commissary; Showers; Trading Post; | |
| 2 | Anasazi | Bus to Six Mile Gate | Trail Camp; | |
| Tyrannosaurus Rex Track | Trail Camp; | |||
| Ranger Training | Trail Camp; | |||
| 3 | Metcalf Station | Tour Petroglyphs @ Indian Writings | (Showers; at Indian Writings) | |
| Conservation @ Indian Writings | ||||
| Railroading | ||||
| Blacksmithing | ||||
| Evening Campfire | ||||
| 4 | Ponil | Food Pickup | Commissary; Trading Post; Showers; | |
| Western Lore / Branding | Commissary; Trading Post; Showers; | |||
| Cowboy Action Shooting | Commissary; Trading Post; Showers; | |||
| Cantina | Commissary; Trading Post; Showers; | |||
| Chuck Wagon Dinner | Commissary; Trading Post; Showers; | |||
| Evening Campfire | Commissary; Trading Post; Showers; | |||
| 5 | Pueblano | Horse Rides @ Ponil | (Commissary; Trading Post; Showers; at Ponil) | |
| Continental Tie & Lumber | ||||
| Evening Campfire | ||||
| 6 | Ute Meadows | spar pole climbing @ Pueblano | Trail Camp; | |
| 7 | Ute Meadows | Side Hike Baldy Mountain | Trail Camp; | |
| Gold Mining & Panning @ French Henry | Trail Camp; | |||
| Mine Tour @ French Henry | Trail Camp; | |||
| Food Pickup @ Baldy Town | Trail Camp; (Commissary; Trading Post; Showers; at Baldy Town) | |||
| 8 | Miranda | Mountain Man Rendezvous | ||
| Muzzle Loading Rifles | ||||
| Tomahawks | ||||
| 9 | Head of Dean | Challenge Events | ||
| 10 | Santa Claus | Shotgun shooting/reloading - 12 Gauge | ||
| 11 | New Dean | Campsite | Trail Camp; | |
| 12 | Camping Headquarters HB | Hike to Ponil Trailhead | Commissary; Showers; Trading Post; | |
| Awards Campfire | Commissary; Showers; Trading Post; | |||
- No photo available for this campsite or this program at this location. Click icon for specific needs.Program opportunities not included on the official itinerary |
| This list is not complete and is dependent on the route you take each day. |
| Visit the Villa Philmonte at Camping Headquarters TB on day 1 |
| National Scouting Museum at Camping Headquarters TB on day 1 |
| Tyrannosaurus Rex Track at Six Mile Gate on day 2 |
| Archaeology at Indian Writings on day 3 |
| Cantina at Ponil on day 5 Double Dip |
| Western Lore / Branding at Ponil on day 5 Double Dip |
| Hike over Hart Peak at Ponil on day 5 |
| Gymkhana at Ponil on day 5 |
| Cavalcade at Ponil on day 5 |
| Cowboy Action Shooting at Ponil on day 5 Double Dip |
| Continental Tie & Lumber at Pueblano on day 6 Double Dip |
| Side Hike Baldy Mountain at Baldy Town on day 7 |
| Tour Historic Baldy Town at Baldy Town on day 7 |
| Blacksmithing at French Henry on day 7 |
| Side Hike Baldy Mountain at Miranda on day 8 Double Dip |
| Visit the Villa Philmonte at Camping Headquarters HB on day 12 |
| National Scouting Museum at Camping Headquarters HB on day 12 |