| 2024 description: 'This itinerary provides a tour of the beauty and splendor of the South Country, plus a great variety of program. Start by hiking
out of base camp to one of Philmont’s newest trail camps, Heck Meadow. Be sure to be up early to enjoy the sunrise and so
you can make your way directly to Cimarroncito, where you will have a hands-on rock-climbing experience. After you finish at
Cito, head to the headwaters of Cimarroncito Creek at Cyphers Mine. This golden opportunity allows you to become a
blacksmith’s apprentice and deep tunnel miner. As the cold darkness of night seeps in, the lights and lively music of The
Stomp fill the air. Wake up early and ascend both Comanche Peak and Mount Phillips. These views will provide an
unparalleled reward the next day as you descend to the Rocky Mountain Fur Co. at Clear Creek, then down to Comanche
Creek. Next, take the time to visit the homestead at Crooked Creek before reaching Apache Springs and enjoy 3D Archery,
the sweat lodge, and an amazing sunset hike. Then, make your way to beautiful Buck Creek campsite for the night so you can
head to Beaubien the next morning for conservation. Get your boots branded while you are there before you bed down at
Lower Bonito trail camp that night. Continuing downstream toward Abreu you will visit a traditional New Mexican homestead
and learn more about this region’s history and heritage over a glass of refreshing root beer at the cantina! Don’t chase too
many chickens as the day’s hike will get you up and over Urraca Mesa for some challenge course events and their spooky
campfire! Hike through Rocky Mountain Scout camp for their high COPE program and a tremendous view of the Tooth of
Time at the top of their tower. Rest up on your final night on the trail at Stockade Ridge Camp before you make your
triumphant ascent of the Tooth of Time and hike into Base Camp on your final leg of your journey.' |
| 2023 description: 'This itinerary provides a tour of the beauty and splendor of the South Country, plus a great variety of program. Start by hiking
out of base camp to one of Philmont’s newest trail camps, Heck Meadow. Be sure to be up early to enjoy the sunrise and so
you can make your way directly to Cimarroncito, where you will have a hands-on rock-climbing experience. After you finish at
Cito and hike out, you can stop to tour Hunting Lodge before heading to the headwaters of Cimarroncito Creek and Cyphers
Mine. This golden opportunity allows you to become a blacksmith’s apprentice and deep tunnel miner. As the cold darkness of
night seeps in, the lights and lively music of The Stomp fill the air. Wake up early and ascend both Comanche Peak and Mount
Phillips. These views will provide an unparalleled reward as you descend to the Rocky Mountain Fur Co. at Clear Creek, then
down to Comanche Creek. Next, take the time to visit the homestead at Crooked Creek before reaching Apache Springs and
enjoy 3D Archery, the sweat lodge, and an amazing sunset hike. Then, make your way to beautiful Buck Creek campsite for
the night so you can head to Beaubien the next morning for conservation. Enjoy a beautiful hike over Webster Pass and then
down to the flowing waters of Agua Fria creek for your turn at fly tying and fishing (and hopefully catching!) at Waite Phillips’
favorite retreat, Fish Camp. Continuing downstream toward Abreu and you will see the results of the juggernaut forces of
geology in the Rayado canyon. Stop by Carson Meadows incident command for a hasty search and rescue before continuing
to the traditional New Mexican homestead at Abreu. Learn more about this region’s history and heritage at Abreu’s cantina
over a glass of refreshing root beer! Don’t chase too many chickens as the last day’s hike will be your final test of experience
and lessons learned up to this point. Hike through Stone Wall Pass as you make your way to Stockade Ridge. Rest up on
your final night on the trail before you make your triumphant ascent of the Tooth of Time and hike into Base Camp on your final
leg of your journey' |
| Day | 2024 Trek 19 Campsite | 2023 Trek 21 Campsite | Program Differences |
| 1 | CHQ Trailbound | ||
| 2 | Heck Meadow | Water not included in 2024 trek 19 Hike Out from CHQ not included in 2024 trek 19 | |
| 3 | Cimarroncito | Food Pickup included in 2024 trek 19 Visiting Forester included in 2024 trek 19 | |
| 4 | Cyphers Mine | Campfire included in 2024 trek 19 Hunting Lodge Tour not included in 2024 trek 19 Food Pickup not included in 2024 trek 19 | |
| 5 | Mt Phillips | ||
| 6 | Comanche Creek | ||
| 7 | Apache Springs | ||
| 8 | Buck Creek | ||
| 9 | Lower Bonito | Fish Camp | Western Lore / Branding included in 2024 trek 19 Food Pickup included in 2024 trek 19 Fishing Opportunities not included in 2024 trek 19 Fly Tying not included in 2024 trek 19 Rayado Lodge Tour not included in 2024 trek 19 Hike Webster Pass not included in 2024 trek 19 |
| 10 | Urraca | Abreu | New Mexican Homestead not included in 2024 trek 19 Mexican Dinner not included in 2024 trek 19 Search & Rescue / Wilderness Medicine not included in 2024 trek 19 |
| 11 | Stockade Ridge | High Ropes Instruction & Advanced Challenge Scenarios included in 2024 trek 19 | |
| 12 | CHQ Homebound |