2024 Trek 12-22 
2024 Trek 12-22 | 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Per the Guidebook to Itineraries: "Due to potential emergencies, such as catastrophic fires, Crews must not deviate from their assigned itinerary. Changes are only permitted for bona fide medical emergencies and must be approved in advance by the Logistics Department." | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dry Camps: Magpie; Comanche Peak; Ponderosa Park; - No photo available for this campsite or this program at this location. Click icon for specific needs. |
| Day | Camp | Potential Additional Program Features | Campsite Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Camping Headquarters | Visit the Villa Philmonte | Commissary; Showers; Trading Post; |
| National Scouting Museum | |||
| 3 | Urraca | High Ropes Instruction & Advanced Challenge Scenarios | |
| Sunrise at Inspiration Point | |||
| Abreu | Homesteading | Showers; | |
| Ride out from Cattle Headquarters | |||
| 5 | Fish Camp | Fly Tying | |
| 6 | Apache Springs | Jicarilla Apache Life | Commissary; |
| Sweat Lodge | |||
| Corn Grinding | |||
| Sporting Arrows | |||
| Tipi Tour | |||
| Flintknapping | |||
| Crooked Creek | Cabin Tour | ||
| Animal Care | |||
| 7 | Clear Creek | Muzzle Loading Rifles | |
| 8 | Sawmill | Ute Park Pass Hike Prep | Showers (wood stoked); |
| Hike through 2018 Ute Park Fire Zone | |||
| 9 | Cyphers Mine | Stomp | Showers (wood stoked); |
| 10 | Cimarroncito | Hike via Hidden Valley / Window Rock | Showers; |
| 11 | Clarks Fork | Cowboy Campfire | Showers; |
| Ride out from Cattle Headquarters | |||
| Ride over Schaefers Pass | |||
| Demonstration Forest | Obsolete | ||
| 12 | Camping Headquarters | Visit the Villa Philmonte | Commissary; Showers; Trading Post; |
| National Scouting Museum | |||
| Ride into Cattle Headquarters | |||