| 2024 description: 'Looking for a trek that follows rushing streams, discovers mountain meadows, and traverses lofty peaks across Philmont’s
South Country? This is it! You’ll be dropped off at the Zastrow Trailhead before camping at Rimrock Park, which is near the
historic Abreu family homestead. From there, enjoy the hike through the Notch to Crags and be one of the lucky few to sleep
at the bottom of Rayado Canyon. Stellar views of Rayado, Crater, and Lookout Peaks will be seen from the trail on your way to
Fish Camp where you will get to tour Waite Phillips' Rayado Lodge at the confluence of the Agua Fria and Rayado Creeks.
Enjoy the hike up the Agua Fria to the beautiful meadows of Apache Springs. The sunset hike is not to be missed as well! The
next morning, learn about the Jicarilla Apache and shoot 3-D archery targets at Apache Springs. Restock on food and supplies
before setting off to Wild Horse Camp the next day. The fur trappers of the Rocky Mountain Fur Co. await you at Clear Creek
with their tall tales and tomahawk throwing competitions. Spend a night on the trail at Comanche Creek before swinging down
to Beaubien for roping, branding, horseback rides, a chuckwagon dinner, and cowboy campfire. Don’t forget to visit Crater
Lake and the loggers of the Continental Tie & Lumber Co. as you make your way to Miners Park for some rock climbing and
rappelling. Your final challenges await you…Shaefers Peak and the Tooth of Time!' |
| 2023 description: 'Looking for a trek that follows rushing streams, discovers mountain meadows, and traverses lofty peaks across Philmont’s
South Country? This is it! You’ll be dropped off at the Zastrow Trailhead before camping at Rimrock Park, which is near the
historic Abreu family homestead. Be sure to stop in for a visit and a cold root beer! Next, hike over to the incident command
staff at Carson Meadows and join in on a simulated search and rescue mission that will challenge your crew to work together.
From there, enjoy the hike to Crags through the Notch and be one of the lucky few to sleep at the bottom of Rayado Canyon.
Stellar views of Rayado, Crater, and Lookout Peaks will be seen from the trail on your way to Fish Camp where you will get to
tour Waite Phillips' Rayado Lodge at the confluence of the Agua Fria and Rayado Creeks. Enjoy the hike up the Agua Fria to
the beautiful meadows of Apache Springs. The next morning, learn about the Jicarilla Apache and shoot 3-D archery targets at
Apache Springs. The sunset hike is not to be missed as well! Restock on food and supplies before setting off to Wild Horse
Camp the next day. The fur trappers of the Rocky Mountain Fur Co. await you at Clear Creek with their tall tales and
tomahawk throwing competitions. Spend a night on the trail at Comanche Creek before swinging down to Beaubien for roping,
branding, horseback rides, a chuckwagon dinner, and cowboy campfire. Don’t forget to visit Crater Lake and the loggers of the
Continental Tie & Lumber Co. as you make your way to Miners Park for some rock climbing and rappelling. Your final
challenges await you...Shaefers Peak and the Tooth of Time' |
| Day | 2024 Trek 7 Campsite | 2023 Trek 9 Campsite | Program Differences |
| 1 | CHQ Trailbound | ||
| 2 | Rimrock Park | ||
| 3 | Crags | Search & Rescue / Wilderness Medicine not included in 2024 trek 7 | |
| 4 | Apache Springs | Fishing Opportunities included in 2024 trek 7 Fly Tying included in 2024 trek 7 Jicarilla Apache Life not included in 2024 trek 7 | |
| 5 | Wild Horse | ||
| 6 | Comanche Creek | ||
| 7 | Beaubien | ||
| 8 | Beaubien | ||
| 9 | Bear Caves | ||
| 10 | Miner's Park | Rock Climbing & Rappelling included in 2024 trek 7 Conservation Project not included in 2024 trek 7 Traverse Wall not included in 2024 trek 7 | |
| 11 | Shaefers Pass | Conservation Project included in 2024 trek 7 Traverse Wall included in 2024 trek 7 Rock Climbing & Rappelling not included in 2024 trek 7 | |
| 12 | CHQ Homebound |