| 2024 description: 'his trek follows rushing streams, discovers mountain meadows, and traverses lofty peaks across Philmont’s South and
Central Country. You will start your trek with a hike out of Base Camp to Magpie, one of Philmont's newest trail camps. Break
camp early in the morning so the crew can try some Challenge Course activities at Urraca, then up and over the mesa for your
stop at Abreu for a cool root beer and Mexican Dinner that night. Hike west to The Notch and enjoy the overlook of Rayado
and Bonito Canyons. Stellar views of Rayado, Crater, and Lookout Peaks will then be seen from the south side of the canyon
as you continue to Fish Camp. Enjoy fishing the same banks of the Rayado and Agua Fria Creeks as Waite Phillips. From
there, your crew will enjoy time in some of the most pristine country the Southwest has to offer at Apache Springs. You will
learn about the Jicarilla Apache and test your archery skills on the sporting arrows range. Enjoy the sweat lodge before leaving
Apache Springs. Your hike and stay at Wild Horse is guaranteed to be memorable, as it is one of our most beautiful trail
camps. Next, the mountain men of the Rocky Mountain Fur Co. await you at Clear Creek before the challenging hike up Mt.
Phillips and Comanche Peak. The hike will be tough but seeing the sunrise from the overlook just northeast of Comanche
Peak Camp will be an unparalleled reward. Next, head on to Sawmill and Shoot .30-06 rifles using cartridges you reload
yourself. Enjoy a stop at Cyphers Mine to pan for gold, and blacksmith or tour the Contention Mine before staying the night in a
muckshack. Then, make your to Cimarroncito for resupply and some time climbing on their natural rock surfaces. Take the
short hike to Clarks Fork for some horse rides, branding, and a chuckwagon dinner. You'll rest up for the night at nearby
Ponderosa Park for your big day of summiting Shaefers Peak and the Tooth of Time the next day. Enjoy the views before
descending the Tooth of Time and hiking along Tooth Ridge into Base Camp on your last day on the trail' |
| 2023 description: 'This itinerary highlights much of the South, including high peaks and frequent opportunities for wildlife viewing. Take the short
bus ride to the Webster Trailhead and hike to Arrowhead trail camp in the shadow of the iconic Tooth of Time. Your Ranger will
train you on skills you will need for the rest of your adventure before taking you through Clarks Fork and up to Cimarroncito,
where you can try out some climbing on natural rock formations. Cyphers Mine is up next, where you can tour the Contention
Mine, practice blacksmithing, gold panning and enjoy the famous Stomp. Begin your tour of Philmont's peaks with a hike to
Comanche Peak. Get your rest, enjoy the sunrise, and then tackle the highest peak in Philmont's South Country, Mount
Phillips. On the way down, visit the fur trappers at Clear Creek for a tomahawk throwing competition before following the
Rayado River to visit the Crooked Creek homestead. Your next day will take you through Apache Springs for 3D archery and a
tipi tour before continuing to Lost Cabin trail camp. Hit the trail early to allow plenty of time to learn the history of Rayado Lodge
at Fish Camp and try to catch a trout in the Rayado and Agua Fria Rivers. After traversing the ridge trail high above the
Rayado, a Search and Rescue mission awaits your crew at Carson Meadows. Tend to the chickens and goats at Abreu, and
reward yourselves with a cold root beer at the cantina before heading to Bear Caves trail camp. Visit with the loggers of the
Continental Tie & Lumber Co. and try out their crosscut saws and broad-axes. Look for the Tooth of Time as you make your
way to Miners Park, where you can check out their amazing climbing gym, under the guidance of Philmont's trained staff.
Tooth Ridge is your next destination for the breathtaking view from atop the Tooth of Time. Take a few minutes to look back
over how far your crew has come in the past 10 days before heading down the ridgeline to Base Camp on your last day to end
this amazing adventure.' |
| Day | 2024 Trek 22 Campsite | 2023 Trek 26 Campsite | Program Differences |
| 1 | CHQ Trailbound | ||
| 2 | Magpie | Arrowhead | Water not included in 2024 trek 22 |
| 3 | Abreu | Cimarroncito | Cantina included in 2024 trek 22 Challenge Events included in 2024 trek 22 New Mexican Homestead included in 2024 trek 22 Mexican Dinner included in 2024 trek 22 Rock Climbing & Rappelling not included in 2024 trek 22 Western Lore / Branding not included in 2024 trek 22 |
| 4 | Fish Camp | Cyphers Mine | Fly Tying included in 2024 trek 22 Campfire not included in 2024 trek 22 Food Pickup not included in 2024 trek 22 Mine Tour not included in 2024 trek 22 Cabin Tour not included in 2024 trek 22 |
| 5 | Fish Camp | Comanche Peak | Fishing Opportunities included in 2024 trek 22 Jicarilla Apache Life included in 2024 trek 22 Rayado Lodge Tour included in 2024 trek 22 Blacksmithing not included in 2024 trek 22 Gold Mining & Panning not included in 2024 trek 22 |
| 6 | Bear Creek | Crooked Creek | 3D Archery included in 2024 trek 22 Homesteading included in 2024 trek 22 Food Pickup included in 2024 trek 22 Rocky Mountain Fur Company not included in 2024 trek 22 Climb Mount Phillips not included in 2024 trek 22 Climb Comanche Peak not included in 2024 trek 22 Tomahawks not included in 2024 trek 22 |
| 7 | Comanche Peak | Lost Cabin | Rocky Mountain Fur Company included in 2024 trek 22 Climb Mount Phillips included in 2024 trek 22 Water included in 2024 trek 22 Climb Comanche Peak included in 2024 trek 22 Tomahawks included in 2024 trek 22 3D Archery not included in 2024 trek 22 Homesteading not included in 2024 trek 22 Jicarilla Apache Life not included in 2024 trek 22 Food Pickup not included in 2024 trek 22 |
| 8 | Sawmill | Carson Meadows | 30-06 Shooting/Reloading included in 2024 trek 22 Food Pickup included in 2024 trek 22 Astronomy not included in 2024 trek 22 Fishing Opportunities not included in 2024 trek 22 Fly Tying not included in 2024 trek 22 Folk Weather Forecasting not included in 2024 trek 22 Rayado Lodge Tour not included in 2024 trek 22 |
| 9 | Cyphers Mine | Bear Caves | Blacksmithing included in 2024 trek 22 Gold Mining & Panning included in 2024 trek 22 Conservation Project included in 2024 trek 22 Mine Tour included in 2024 trek 22 Cantina not included in 2024 trek 22 Campfire not included in 2024 trek 22 New Mexican Homestead not included in 2024 trek 22 Search & Rescue / Wilderness Medicine not included in 2024 trek 22 Cabin Tour not included in 2024 trek 22 |
| 10 | Cimarroncito | Miner's Park | Rock Climbing & Rappelling included in 2024 trek 22 Climbing Gym included in 2024 trek 22 Conservation Project not included in 2024 trek 22 Crate Stacking not included in 2024 trek 22 |
| 11 | Ponderosa Park | Tooth Ridge | Chuck Wagon Dinner included in 2024 trek 22 Western Lore / Branding included in 2024 trek 22 Horse Rides included in 2024 trek 22 Visiting Forester included in 2024 trek 22 Water not included in 2024 trek 22 |
| 12 | CHQ Homebound | Climb Shaefer's Peak included in 2024 trek 22 Awards Campfire not included in 2024 trek 22 |