| 2021 description: 'Enjoy a grand tour of Philmont’s South Country and have an opportunity to be one of the first crews to explore new territory on
Philmont’s neighbors to the South. Start your trek by visiting famous pioneer Kit Carson’s home at Rayado Rancho, along the
Santa Fe Trail. Your journey takes you along the creek to Olympia, and through Zastrow for a little geocaching before making it to
the Abreu family homestead. Listen to the lively water rushing past your campsite, enjoy root beer at the cantina and a delicious
Mexican dinner to cap off your day. In the morning, make your way up Fowler Mesa to Bear Caves camp, and if you have the
energy, visit Crater Lake for their lively campfire program. Wake up early and get to Crater Lake first thing so you will can have
the chance to try your hand at Spar Pole climbing for the Continental Tie and Lumber Co. From there, you will make your way to
Miners Park for rock climbing and rappelling. Enjoy a beautiful hike up the North Fork Urraca as you pass through Black Mountain
Camp on your way over Big Red to a new trail camp called Divide. Get some rest, as you will need it as you continue to climb
upwards to get over Comanche Peak and Mt. Phillips, all in one day! Meet the fur trappers of the Rocky Mountain Fur Co. at the
end of the day and learn their trade and throw some tomahawks. Follow the Rayado for a peaceful night at Phillips Junction
before heading to beautiful Apache Springs the next day. Your layover at Apache will be a welcome respite from the trail, but be
ready for your conservation project and to learn about the life of the Jicarilla Apache, try your hand at 3D archery, and enjoy some
time in the sweat lodges. Leaving Apache Springs after your layover will take you into new territory, and through one of
Philmont’s newest staffed camps, Garcia Cow Camp. Learn about the teachings of Ernest Thompson Seton and the history of
wildlife conservation as you pass through this camp on your way to American Creek Camp for the night. Your last day on the trail
takes you through the Colin Neblett Wildlife Area on the beautiful Tolby Trail. Next stop…Base Camp!' |
| Day | 2021 Trek 11 Campsite | 2020 Trek 11 Campsite | Program Differences |
| 1 | CHQ Trailbound | ||
| 2 | Olympia | ||
| 3 | Abreu | ||
| 4 | Bear Caves | ||
| 5 | Miner's Park | Conservation Project included in 2021 trek 11 | |
| 6 | Black Mountain | Divide | Muzzle Loading Rifles included in 2021 trek 11 Blacksmithing included in 2021 trek 11 Climb Big Red not included in 2021 trek 11 |
| 7 | Divide | Clear Creek | Climb Big Red included in 2021 trek 11 Water included in 2021 trek 11 Climb Mount Phillips not included in 2021 trek 11 Climb Comanche Peak not included in 2021 trek 11 |
| 8 | Clear Creek | Phillips Junction | Climb Mount Phillips included in 2021 trek 11 Climb Comanche Peak included in 2021 trek 11 Homesteading not included in 2021 trek 11 Food Pickup not included in 2021 trek 11 |
| 9 | Porcupine | Apache Springs | Homesteading included in 2021 trek 11 Jicarilla Apache Life not included in 2021 trek 11 Sweat Lodge not included in 2021 trek 11 |
| 10 | Apache Springs | Jicarilla Apache Life included in 2021 trek 11 Sweat Lodge included in 2021 trek 11 Conservation Project not included in 2021 trek 11 | |
| 11 | American Creek | Wildlife Conservation not included in 2021 trek 11 Ernest T Seton History not included in 2021 trek 11 | |
| 12 | CHQ Homebound |