2022 Trek 12-24 
2022 Trek 12-24 | This Valle Vidal itinerary will enable you to see an incredible assortment of wildlife, enormous grass filled vegas, gorgeous ponderosa pine stands, and the rugged mountains North of Philmont. Start off by seeing the world’s first confirmed T-Rex track, which was found in the North Ponil Canyon. Tour the fascinating petroglyphs left by the Ancestral Puebloan people at Indian Writings. From there, head up to Metcalf Station and on to Dan Beard for the night. Work with the staff there to test your crew’s teamwork before venturing off Philmont property. Enjoy a night of solitude at Seally Canyon before heading off to Ring Place the next morning, where you will complete your conservation project. Then, head to Whiteman Vega, where you will be treated to a mountain bike ride on one of New Mexico's best mountain biking trails. The next leg of your journey takes you to Iris Park for some rest before heading South the next day towards Philmont and camping at Upper Greenwood for the night. Be ready for a big day, as you hike towards Copper Park, with a side hike to summit Philmont’s tallest peak, Baldy Mountain. Hang your bear bags Leave No Trace (LNT) style in the tree line before the ascent, then make your way up! While on top, review all the ground you covered in the Valle from Baldy Mountain! If you still have time after your Baldy Summit, take a side hike to French Henry to explore Lucien Maxwell’s best gold producing Aztec Mine. Your next day will allow you to make a quick stop at historic Baldy Town before heading to the Mountain Man Rendezvous at Miranda. Pick up your burro and learn to pack him properly before heading to Pueblano for some spar pole climbing and railroad tie making with the loggers of the Continental Tie & Lumber Co. Your crew is sure to be entertained at their Company Meeting Campfire that night. Continue to Ponil for Cowboy Action Shooting, branding, roping, horse rides, a chuckwagon dinner, and a Cantina Show. Reflect on your trip as you load the bus at the Ponil Trailhead and head back to Base Camp |
| Day | Camp | Program Features | Campsite Features | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHQ Trailbound | Opening Campfire | Commissary; Showers; Trading Post; | |
| 2 | Anasazi | Ranger Training | Trail Camp; | |
| Hike to Six Mile Gate | Trail Camp; | |||
| Food Pickup @ CHQ Trailbound | Trail Camp; (Commissary; Showers; Trading Post; at CHQ Trailbound) | |||
| 3 | Dan Beard | Railroading @ Metcalf Station | Low Impact Camp; | |
| Blacksmithing @ Metcalf Station | Low Impact Camp; | |||
| 4 | Seally Canyon | Challenge Events @ Dan Beard | Low Impact Camp; (Low Impact Camp; at Dan Beard) | |
Low Impact Camping  | Low Impact Camp; | |||
| 5 | Whiteman Vega | Folk Weather Forecasting @ Ring Place | Low Impact Camp; (Commissary; Low Impact Camp; at Ring Place) | |
| Food Pickup @ Ring Place | Low Impact Camp; | |||
| Conservation Project | Low Impact Camp; | |||
| 6 | Iris Park | Low Impact Camping | Low Impact Camp; Trail Camp; | |
| Mountain Biking @ Whiteman Vega | Low Impact Camp; Trail Camp; (Low Impact Camp; at Whiteman Vega) | |||
| 7 | Upper Greenwood | Low Impact Camping | Low Impact Camp; Trail Camp; | |
| 8 | Copper Park | Climb Baldy Mountain | Trail Camp; | |
| 9 | Miranda | Food Pickup @ Baldy Town | (Commissary; Trading Post; Showers; at Baldy Town) | |
| Mining History @ Baldy Town | ||||
| Mountain Man Rendezvous | ||||
| Tomahawks | ||||
| Muzzle Loading Rifles | ||||
| 10 | Pueblano | Pick Up Burros @ Miranda | ||
| Continental Tie & Lumber | ||||
| spar pole climbing | ||||
| Campfire | ||||
| 11 | Ponil | Return Burros | Commissary; Trading Post; Showers; | |
| Western Lore / Branding | Commissary; Trading Post; Showers; | |||
| Horse Rides | Commissary; Trading Post; Showers; | |||
| Chuck Wagon Dinner | Commissary; Trading Post; Showers; | |||
| Cantina Show | Commissary; Trading Post; Showers; | |||
| Food Pickup | Commissary; Trading Post; Showers; | |||
| 12 | CHQ Homebound | Cowboy Action Shooting @ Ponil | Commissary; Showers; Trading Post; (Commissary; Trading Post; Showers; at Ponil) | |
| Awards Campfire | Commissary; Showers; Trading Post; | |||
| Hike to Ponil Trailhead | Commissary; Showers; Trading Post; | |||
- No photo available for this campsite or this program at this location. Click icon for specific needs.| Day | Camp | Potential Additional Program Features | Campsite Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Anasazi | Tyrannosaurus Rex Track | Trail Camp; |
| Six Mile Gate | Tyrannosaurus Rex Track | ||
| CHQ Trailbound | Visit the Villa Philmonte | Commissary; Showers; Trading Post; | |
| National Scouting Museum | |||
| 3 | Metcalf Station | Morse Code | |
| 4 | Dan Beard | Leave No Trace Training | Low Impact Camp; |
| Seally Canyon | Search & Rescue / Wilderness Medicine | Low Impact Camp; | |
| 5 | Ring Place | Astronomy | Commissary; Low Impact Camp; |
| Historic Homestead | |||
| Side Hike to McCrystal Creek Ruins | |||
| 6 | Iris Park | Hike via Iris Park & Beatty Lakes | Low Impact Camp; Trail Camp; |
| 9 | Baldy Town | Climb Baldy Mountain | Commissary; Trading Post; Showers; |
| Tour Historic Baldy Town | |||
| Assaying | |||
| 10 | Miranda | Muzzle Loading Rifles | |
| Mountain Man Rendezvous | |||
| Climb Baldy Mountain | |||
| Tomahawks | |||
| Pueblano | Crosscut Saws / Tie making | ||
| 12 | Ponil | Cantina | Commissary; Trading Post; Showers; |
| Western Lore / Branding | |||
| Cantina Show | |||
| Climb Hart Peak | |||
| Gymkhana | |||
| Cavalcade | |||
| CHQ Homebound | Visit the Villa Philmonte | Commissary; Showers; Trading Post; | |
| National Scouting Museum | |||