Troop 42 2006 Philmont Itinerary Information
  Itinerary no. Trek 16    
  Difficulty Rugged 63 miles    

Link to more trek information on : www.philmont.com
 

This trek through Philmont's south country offers many varied and interesting programs including the opportunity to fish in clear mountain streams. A two day layover at Apache Springs provides time to view a replica of a Jicarilla Apache Indian village and learn about their lifestyle. Crews will also enjoy 3-D archery, homesteading, rock climbing, environmental awareness, Continental Tie & Lumber Company, black powder rifle and western lore, including boot branding. Your last night is spent at Clarks Fork before a victory hike in over the Tooth of Time.

 
Date Day of Trek

Miles

  Camp Program Features Elevation
July 8 1   Camping Headquarters Opening Campfire. 6,550 ft
July 9 2 2 Olympia

Ranger Training,

Tour Rayado

 6,720 ft
July 10 3 2 Toothache Springs Trail Camp. 7,840 ft
July 11 4 4 Miner's Park Rock climbing, environmental awareness. 7,960 ft
July 12 5 5 Lower Bonita Trail Camp; Continental Tie & Lumber at Crater Lake. 8,960 ft
July 13 6 12 Apache Springs Fly tying & fishing at Fish Camp, Jicarilla Apache life. 9,390 ft
July 14 7 Apache Springs Corn grinding, 3-D Archery, sweat lodge. 9,390 ft
July 15 8 7 Crooked Creek Fishing in Rayado River, homesteading. 9,360 ft
July 16 9 6 Clear Creek Rocky Mountain Fur Co., black powder rifle. 10,240 ft
July 17 10 5 Red Hills Trail Camp. 10,400 ft
July 18 11 10 Clark's Fork Western Lore, Chuck Wagon Dinner 7,530 ft
July 19 12 12 Camping Headquarters Hike in via Tooth of Time, awards campfire. 6,550 ft