| 2023 description: 'This itinerary will enable you to see an incredible assortment of wildlife, enormous grass filled vegas, gorgeous ponderosa pine
stands, parts of the Vale Vidal, and the rugged mountains North of Philmont. Start off by seeing the world’s first confirmed T-
Rex track, which was found in the North Ponil Canyon. After your stop at House Canyon, you’ll stay at Indian Writings to tour
the fascinating petroglyphs left by the Ancestral Puebloan people that once inhabited the area. Hart Peak is en route to the
Five Points area of Ponil and offers spectacular 360-degree views of this beautiful country. Rest up at Sioux and head off to
Rich Cabins for a quick visit of this historic homestead on your way to Dan Beard. Work with the staff there to test your crew’s
teamwork before venturing off Philmont property. The next leg of your journey takes you to Iris Park for some rest before
heading South the next day towards Philmont and camping at Upper Greenwood for the night. Be ready for a big day, as you
hike towards Azurite, with a side hike to summit Philmont’s tallest peak, Baldy Mountain. Hang your bear bags Leave No
Trace (LNT) style in the tree line before the ascent, then make your way up! While on top, review all the ground you covered
in the Valle from Baldy Mountain! If you still have time after your Baldy Summit, take a side hike to French Henry to explore
Lucien Maxwell’s best gold producing Aztec Mine. Your next day will allow you to make a quick stop at historic Baldy Town
before heading to the Mountain Man Rendezvous at Miranda. Pick up your burro and learn to pack him properly before
heading to Pueblano for some spar pole climbing and railroad tie making with the loggers of the Continental Tie & Lumber Co.
Your crew is sure to be entertained at their Company Meeting Campfire that night. Continue to Ponil for Cowboy Action
Shooting, branding, roping, horse rides, a chuckwagon dinner, and a Cantina Show. Reflect on your trip as you load the bus at
the Ponil Trailhead and head back to Base Camp.' |
| 2022 description: 'This Valle Vidal itinerary will enable you to see an incredible assortment of wildlife, enormous grass filled vegas, gorgeous
ponderosa pine stands, and the rugged mountains North of Philmont. Start off by seeing the world’s first confirmed T-Rex
track, which was found in the North Ponil Canyon. Tour the fascinating petroglyphs left by the Ancestral Puebloan people at
Indian Writings. From there, head up to Metcalf Station and on to Dan Beard for the night. Work with the staff there to test your
crew’s teamwork before venturing off Philmont property. Enjoy a night of solitude at Seally Canyon before heading off to Ring
Place the next morning, where you will complete your conservation project. Then, head to Whiteman Vega, where you will be
treated to a mountain bike ride on one of New Mexico's best mountain biking trails. The next leg of your journey takes you to
Iris Park for some rest before heading South the next day towards Philmont and camping at Upper Greenwood for the night.
Be ready for a big day, as you hike towards Copper Park, with a side hike to summit Philmont’s tallest peak, Baldy Mountain.
Hang your bear bags Leave No Trace (LNT) style in the tree line before the ascent, then make your way up! While on top,
review all the ground you covered in the Valle from Baldy Mountain! If you still have time after your Baldy Summit, take a side
hike to French Henry to explore Lucien Maxwell’s best gold producing Aztec Mine. Your next day will allow you to make a
quick stop at historic Baldy Town before heading to the Mountain Man Rendezvous at Miranda. Pick up your burro and learn
to pack him properly before heading to Pueblano for some spar pole climbing and railroad tie making with the loggers of the
Continental Tie & Lumber Co. Your crew is sure to be entertained at their Company Meeting Campfire that night. Continue to
Ponil for Cowboy Action Shooting, branding, roping, horse rides, a chuckwagon dinner, and a Cantina Show. Reflect on your
trip as you load the bus at the Ponil Trailhead and head back to Base Camp' |
| Day | 2023 Trek 24 Campsite | 2022 Trek 24 Campsite | Program Differences |
| 1 | CHQ Trailbound | ||
| 2 | House Canyon | Anasazi | Tyrannosaurus Rex Track included in 2023 trek 24 Water included in 2023 trek 24 Hike to not included in 2023 trek 24 |
| 3 | Indian Writings | Dan Beard | Archaeology included in 2023 trek 24 Petroglyphs Tour included in 2023 trek 24 Atl Atl Darts included in 2023 trek 24 Blacksmithing not included in 2023 trek 24 Railroading not included in 2023 trek 24 |
| 4 | Sioux | Seally Canyon | Climb Hart Peak included in 2023 trek 24 Food Pickup included in 2023 trek 24 Conservation Project included in 2023 trek 24 Challenge Events not included in 2023 trek 24 Low Impact Camping not included in 2023 trek 24 |
| 5 | Dan Beard | Whiteman Vega | Challenge Events included in 2023 trek 24 Homesteading included in 2023 trek 24 Cabin Tour included in 2023 trek 24 Folk Weather Forecasting not included in 2023 trek 24 Food Pickup not included in 2023 trek 24 Conservation Project not included in 2023 trek 24 |
| 6 | Iris Park | Mountain Biking not included in 2023 trek 24 | |
| 7 | Upper Greenwood | Low Impact Camping not included in 2023 trek 24 | |
| 8 | Asurite | Copper Park | Blacksmithing included in 2023 trek 24 Gold Mining & Panning included in 2023 trek 24 Mine Tour included in 2023 trek 24 Water included in 2023 trek 24 |
| 9 | Miranda | Conservation Project included in 2023 trek 24 | |
| 10 | Pueblano | ||
| 11 | Ponil | Food Pickup not included in 2023 trek 24 | |
| 12 | CHQ Homebound |