2023 Trek 7-2 
2023 Trek 7-2 | This itinerary's adventure begins at the historic Cimarroncita Ranch camp, before heading deeper into Philmont's North Country! Here your crew will learn about hunter safety practices and get to try out various scenarios in the new laser shooting range, then your Ranger will continue your backcountry camping skill training in your campsite at Cimarron River Camp. Head up Bear Canyon the next morning to see Santa Claus and enjoy the learning opportunity that comes with reloading empty shotshells, then go to the range to fire your rounds! Hike further into the north country to meet the staff at Head of Dean, who will work with your crew on some challenge course and team building exercises. You'll bed down for the night nearby at Baldy Skyline camp. Be sure to soak in the tremendous views of Baldy and Touch-Me-Not mountains on your journey through the North county! Get your rest before getting up the next morning to journey to Baldy Town where you can enjoy the history of this former gold rush boom town, learn about assaying ore samples, grab your trail food, and head to a new camp filled with more mining history. Black Horse Mine Camp is situated at a former mining site and offers the perfect staging spot for a shorter hike to Baldy's summit the next morning. After celebrating the conquering of Philmont's highest peak, make your way down to the fur trappers and their rendezvous at Miranda. Shoot muzzle loading rifles, throw tomahawks, and learn about the goods and wares the trappers have for trade. The next morning is a short hike to the Maxwell Trailhead where you will load up and head back to base camp. Enjoy the ride and share your favorite memories made 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: Black Horse Mine; Unique Campsite: Cimarron River; Black Horse Mine; - 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 | |||
| Cimarroncita | 3D Archery | ||
| Ute Park Pass Hike Prep | |||
| Hike through 2018 Ute Park Fire Zone | |||
| 4 | Head of Dean | pickup crew based challenge events | |
| 5 | Baldy Town | Climb Baldy Mountain | Commissary; Trading Post; Showers; |
| Tour Historic Baldy Town | |||
| 7 | Camping Headquarters | Visit the Villa Philmonte | Commissary; Showers; Trading Post; |
| National Scouting Museum | |||
| Ride into Cattle Headquarters | |||