2024 Trek 9-7 
2024 Trek 9-7 | his 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 Gate Trailhead and a short hike to McBride Canyon Camp, where your Ranger will pass on important skills. Get up early the next morning to summit Hart Peak, then drop down into the North Ponil Canyon for a quick stop at Indian Writings where you will see Ancestral Puebloan petroglyphs. Then, 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 old rail line and enjoy great music and stories at the evening campfire program. The next day you will be rewarded with a chance to do some horseback riding, roping, and branding at Ponil. Enjoy a cold and refreshing root beer at the cantina, chow down on a delicious chuckwagon meal and prepare to be entertained at the evening Cantina Show! Head down the South 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. Your next two nights will be at Azurite, where you will have a layover and prepare yourself with rest and reflection before your ascent of Philmont's highest peak. But first, you’ll have the opportunity to pass through French Henry to pan for gold and tour the Aztec Mine at French Henry. Rest up at Azurite and rise early for your Baldy Summit and a stop at the old mining community at Baldy Town for a taste of history and food resupply. Climbing to the top of the 12,441 ft. Baldy Mountain is sure to be the highlight of your Philmont adventure! Your next day is just a short hike to Miranda where you will have plenty of time for muzzle loading rifles, tomahawks and the Fur Trapper rendezvous. Your final hike brings you to the Maxwell Trailhead for your trip back to Base Camp. What a trek! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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: Azurite; Azurite; Unique Campsite: McBride Canyon; Azurite; Azurite; Miranda; - 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 | Six Mile Gate | Tyrannosaurus Rex Track | |
| Camping Headquarters | Visit the Villa Philmonte | Commissary; Showers; Trading Post; | |
| National Scouting Museum | |||
| 3 | Indian Writings | Archaeology | Showers; |
| Atl Atl Darts | |||
| Metcalf Station | Morse Code | ||
| 4 | Ponil | Cantina Show | Commissary; Trading Post; Showers; |
| Climb Hart Peak | |||
| Gymkhana | |||
| Cavalcade | |||
| Cowboy Action Shooting | |||
| Circle Ride | |||
| Wrangler Training | |||
| 6 | Copper Park | Climb Baldy Mountain | Trail Camp; |
| French Henry | Blacksmithing | ||
| Pueblano | Continental Tie & Lumber | ||
| Tie making / Crosscut Saws | |||
| 7 | Baldy Town | Climb Baldy Mountain | Commissary; Trading Post; Showers; |
| Tour Historic Baldy Town | |||
| Azurite | Geology Training | Trail Camp (Usually dry); | |
| 8 | Miranda | Climb Baldy Mountain | |
| 9 | Camping Headquarters | Visit the Villa Philmonte | Commissary; Showers; Trading Post; |
| National Scouting Museum | |||
| Ride into Cattle Headquarters | |||