2023 description: 'This trek tours Philmont's South Country, and into the UU Bar Ranch along the southern boundary of the ranch. The adventure
begins at the Zastrow Trailhead and a hike through Zastrow Camp to Abreu. Your next day wraps you around Fowler Mesa to
Crater Lake where you can live like a logger, climb spar poles and swing a broad axe to make cross ties. Get your rest, a big
day of hiking takes you over Fowlers Pass, over Trail Peak, and down the long open meadows to Beaubien. Take a load off
and learn western skills before taking the short hike to Phillips Junction. Head to Fish Camp where you can learn about Waite
Phillips and his Rayado Lodge and then head up the river to stay at Aqua Fria camp. Apache Springs awaits you the next day,
where you can try 3D Archery and learn about the history of the Jicarilla Apache. The sunset hike and view of the Garcia Park
meadows from the fence line is not to be missed! Your next day will have you pay a visit to the homesteaders at Crooked
Creek and help them with their daily tasks. The fur trappers of the Rocky Mountain Fur Co. at Clear Creek will test your skill at
tomahawk throwing before you begin your ascent of Mt. Phillips. After a night of rest, head down the mountain towards
Sawmill where you will try your hand at reloading and shooting .30-06 rifles. Your next stop brings you to the prospectors and
miners at Cyphers Mine. Try your luck in the mine or panning for gold and enjoy the evening Stomp! On your next leg of your
journey, enjoy a tour of Hunting Lodge or stop at the Demonstration Forest on your way to Clarks Fork for roping, branding,
and horse rides. The Chuckwagon dinner and campfire is sure to make for a memorable final night! Fill up with water and hit
the trail early to finish your trek strong with a summit of Shaefers Peak and the famed Tooth of Time. Conjure up your
memories from your trek as you hike the ridge down to Base Camp to complete this amazing experience' |
2022 description: 'This trek tours Philmont's South Country, and into the UU Bar Ranch along the southern boundary of the ranch. The adventure
begins at the Zastrow Trailhead and a hike through Zastrow Camp to Rayado River trail camp. Your next day wraps you
around Fowler Mesa to Crater Lake where you can live like a logger, climb spar poles and swing a broad axe to make cross
ties. Get your rest, a big day of hiking takes you over Fowlers Pass, over Trail Peak, and down the long open meadows to
Beaubien. Take a load off and learn western skills before taking the short hike to Phillips Junction. Head to Fish Camp where
you can learn about Waite Phillips and his Rayado Lodge and take your first jaunt off Philmont as you head to Daves Lake
camp. Wildlife viewing opportunities abound in the large meadows between here and Garcia Cow Camp. Cross back on to
Philmont and visit the homesteaders at Crooked Creek and help them with their daily tasks. The fur trappers of the Rocky
Mountain Fur Co. at Clear Creek will test your skill at tomahawk throwing before you begin your ascent of Mt. Phillips. After a
night of rest, head down the mountain towards Sawmill where you will try your hand at reloading and shooting .30-06 rifles.
Your next stop brings you to the prospectors and miners at Cyphers Mine. Try your luck in the mine or panning for gold and
enjoy the evening Stomp! On your next leg of your journey, enjoy a tour of Hunting Lodge or stop at the Demonstration Forest
on your way to Clarks Fork for roping, branding, and horse rides. The Chuckwagon dinner and campfire is sure to make for a
memorable final night! Fill up with water and hit the trail early to finish your trek strong with a summit of Shaefers Peak and the
famed Tooth of Time. Conjure up your memories from your trek as you hike the ridge down to Base Camp to complete this
amazing experience.' |
Day | 2023 Trek 28 Campsite | 2022 Trek 28 Campsite | Program Differences |
1 | CHQ Trailbound |   |   |
2 | Abreu | Rayado River | Geocaching not included in 2023 trek 28   |
3 | Crater Lake |   | New Mexican Homestead not included in 2023 trek 28   |
4 | Phillips Junction |   | Climb Trail Peak included in 2023 trek 28 Food Pickup included in 2023 trek 28   |
5 | Agua Fria | Dave's Lake | Fishing Opportunities not included in 2023 trek 28 Food Pickup not included in 2023 trek 28   |
6 | Apache Springs | Garcia Cow |   |
7 | Crooked Creek |   | Wildlife Conservation not included in 2023 trek 28   |
8 | Mt Phillips |   | Climb Mount Phillips included in 2023 trek 28   |
9 | Sawmill |   | Conservation Project not included in 2023 trek 28   |
10 | Cyphers Mine |   | Conservation Project included in 2023 trek 28   |
11 | Clarks Fork |   |   |
12 | CHQ Homebound |   | Climb Shaefer's Peak not included in 2023 trek 28   |