2022 Trek 12-9

Challenging; Approximately 58 miles; Maps required: south; No KMZ data available
Trek History: 16 in 2005-6; 8 in 2007-11; 6 in 2012; 9 in 2013-16; 12 in 2017-18; 9 in 2019; 12-9 in 2020-22

Looking for a trek that follows rushing streams, discovers mountain meadows, and traverses lofty peaks across Philmont’s South Country? This is it! You’ll be dropped off at the Zastrow Trailhead before camping at the newly reopened Line Camp for the night. Next, hike over to the incident command staff at Carson Meadows and join in on a simulated search and rescue mission that will challenge your crew to work together. From there, enjoy the hike to Crags through the Notch and be one of the lucky few to sleep at the bottom of Rayado Canyon. Stellar views of Rayado, Crater, and Lookout Peaks will be seen from the trail on your way to Fish Camp where you will get to tour Waite Phillips' Rayado Lodge at the confluence of the Agua Fria and Rayado Creeks. Enjoy the hike up the Agua Fria to the beautiful meadows of Apache Springs. The next morning, learn about the Jicarilla Apache and shoot 3-D archery targets before setting off through some amazing elk habitat at Garcia Park on your way to Wild Horse Park for the night. The fur trappers of the Rocky Mountain Fur Co. await you at Clear Creek with their tall tales and tomahawk throwing competitions. Spend a night on the trail at Comanche Creek before swinging down to Beaubien for roping, branding, horseback rides, a chuckwagon dinner, and cowboy campfire. Hike over to Lookout Meadow and enjoy the views that helped the camp earn its’ name! Don’t forget to visit Crater Lake and the loggers of the Continental Tie & Lumber Co. as you make your way to Miners Park for some rock climbing and rappelling. Your final challenges await you…Shaefers Peak and the Tooth of Time!

Per the Guidebook to Itineraries: "Due to potential emergencies, such as catastrophic fires, Crews must not deviate from their assigned itinerary. Changes are only permitted for bona fide medical emergencies and must be approved in advance by the Logistics Department."

Dry Camps: Shaefers Pass; Unique Campsite: Wild Horse Park; Lookout Meadow;

Day	Camp	Program Features	Campsite Features
1	CHQ Trailbound	Opening Campfire	Commissary; Showers; Trading Post;
2	Line Camp	Food Pickup @ CHQ Trailbound	Trail Camp; (Commissary; Showers; Trading Post; at CHQ Trailbound)
		Ranger Training	Trail Camp;
		Land Navigation / GPS Technology @ Zastrow	Trail Camp; (Showers; at Zastrow)
3	Crags	Search & Rescue / Wilderness Medicine @ Carson Meadows	Trail Camp;
4	Apache Springs	Jicarilla Apache Life	Commissary;
		Food Pickup	Commissary;
		Rayado Lodge Tour @ Fish Camp	Commissary;
		Fly Tying @ Fish Camp	Commissary;
		Fishing Opportunities @ Fish Camp	Commissary;
5	Wild Horse Park	3D Archery @ Apache Springs	Trail Camp; (Commissary; at Apache Springs)
		Wildlife Conservation @ Garcia Cow	Trail Camp;
6	Comanche Creek	Tomahawks @ Clear Creek	Trail Camp;
		Rocky Mountain Fur Company @ Clear Creek	Trail Camp;
7	Beaubien	Campfire	Showers (wood stoked);
		Western Lore / Branding	Showers (wood stoked);
		Food Pickup	Showers (wood stoked);
8	Beaubien	Horse Rides	Showers (wood stoked);
		Chuck Wagon Dinner	Showers (wood stoked);
		Campfire	Showers (wood stoked);
9	Lookout Meadow	Climb Lookout Peak	Trail Camp;
10	Miner's Park	Conservation Project @ Crater Lake	Showers; (Showers; at Crater Lake)
		Crosscut Saws / Tie making @ Crater Lake	Showers;
		Food Pickup	Showers;
11	Shaefers Pass	Rock Climbing & Rappelling @ Miner's Park	Trail Camp (Usually dry); (Showers; at Miner's Park)
		Water @ North Fork Urraca	Trail Camp (Usually dry); (Trail Camp; at North Fork Urraca)
12	CHQ Homebound	Awards Campfire	Commissary; Showers; Trading Post;
		Climb Shaefer's Peak	Commissary; Showers; Trading Post;
		Climb Shaefer's Peak	Commissary; Showers; Trading Post;
		Climb Tooth of Time	Commissary; Showers; Trading Post;
		Hike in via Tooth Ridge Trail	Commissary; Showers; Trading Post;
Warning: Itinerary details provided by PhilSearch are for planning purposes only. Only the current year's "Treks" book and the addendums to it, if any, should be used for final trek selection.

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Crews passing through staff camps are not scheduled for program. If time and space allow, some crews may be able to participate in some of the programs offered.

Day	Camp	Potential Additional Program Features	Campsite Features
2	CHQ Trailbound	Visit the Villa Philmonte	Commissary; Showers; Trading Post;
		National Scouting Museum
	Zastrow	Dutch Oven Dessert	Showers;
		Rededication to Scouting
		Woodbadge Museum
		Geocaching
		ATV Rider Course
5	Apache Springs	Jicarilla Apache Life	Commissary;
		Sweat Lodge
		Corn Grinding
		Sporting Arrows
		Tipi Tour
		Flintknapping
	Garcia Cow	Ernest T Seton History
6	Clear Creek	Muzzle Loading Rifles
		Climb Mount Phillips
8	Beaubien	Western Lore / Branding	Showers (wood stoked);
		Climb Trail Peak
		Climb Lookout Peak
		Cowboy Campfire
9	Lookout Meadow	Sunrise from Lookout Meadow	Trail Camp;
10	Crater Lake	Continental Tie & Lumber	Showers;
		Hike over Fowler Mesa
		spar pole climbing
11	Miner's Park	Traverse Wall	Showers;
		Crate Stacking
	North Fork Urraca	Hike via North Fork Urraca	Trail Camp;
12	CHQ Homebound	Visit the Villa Philmonte	Commissary; Showers; Trading Post;
		National Scouting Museum
This list is not complete and is dependent on the route you take each day.