| 2016 description: 'This intense trek covers a lot of ground in Philmont’s rugged North and Central Country. Start your trek by seeing the
world’s only confirmed T-Rex track… it’s right here in the North Ponil Valley! You will then be able to see the fascinating
petroglyphs, archaeological sites, and artifacts left by the Ancestral Puebloan people at Indian Writings before camping at
Horse Canyon for the night. Stop by Dan Beard to participate in initiative games and challenge events that will require your
crew to work together. Next, you will learn how to homestead and be treated to an evening of entertainment at Rich
Cabins. Be sure to enjoy the hike and views from Wilson Mesa while on your way to beautiful Pueblano Ruins. The hike up
the South Ponil is beautiful! You'll learn to blacksmith at French Henry, explore Lucien Maxwell’s Aztec Mine, and be
amazed when a beautiful view greets you as you walk down into Copper Park. Your two day stay will enable you to climb
Baldy Mountain, visit historic Baldy Town, and enjoy the cool evenings at 10,500 feet. In the following days, you will
journey south to Santa Claus and help work on a trail project with the Conservation Department near Visto Grande Camp.
Hike over Deer Lake Mesa and check out the new rock climbing routes at Cimarroncito. Be sure to test your skills in the rock
gym and on the climbing wall. Tour Waite Phillips Hunting Lodge and visit the Demonstration Forest on your way to Clarks
Fork for roping and branding. Continue on to Tooth Ridge Camp, and meet your final challenge… The Tooth of Time!' |
| Day | 2016 Trek 23 Campsite | 2015 Trek 23 Campsite | Program Differences |
| 1 | Trailbound Tent City | ||
| 2 | Anasazi | ||
| 3 | Metcalf Station | Cottonwood | Blacksmithing included in 2016 trek 23 Campfire included in 2016 trek 23 Railroading included in 2016 trek 23 Morse Code included in 2016 trek 23 Atl Atl Darts not included in 2016 trek 23 |
| 4 | Rich Cabins | ||
| 5 | Pueblano Ruins | ||
| 6 | Copper Park | ||
| 7 | Copper Park | ||
| 8 | Head of Dean | ||
| 9 | Deer Lake Mesa | ||
| 10 | Cimarroncito | ||
| 11 | Tooth Ridge | ||
| 12 | Homebound Tent City |