Philmont 2024 Planning
Pre-Trip Steps
Important information to review: Main Trek page: 12-Day, 9-Day and 7-Day Treks - Philmont Scout Ranch
Crew Positions
Gear Selection
Menu
Backcountry Skills
Advanced Outdoor Skills
Leave No Trace
Group Dynamics
Physical Preparedness
First Day at Philmont
Guidebook To Adventure - Answer your gear and program questions.
Medical Forms. Due to Dave before our Trek. Plan to complete before the end of June. 680-001_philmont.pdf (scouting.org)
Note this includes completing a physical.
Also please be sure to include a copy of your insurance card as requested on the forms.
Schedule
Tue, July 2 @ 12:10 AM: Depart from St. Benedict
Tue, July 2 @ 4:20 AM: Amtrak departs Flagstaff
Tue, July 2 @ 4:28 PM: Amtrak arrives in Raton NM
Shuttle pickup from Raton to Philmont Scout Ranch
Camp at Camping HQ (Shuttle will know if train runs late)Wed, July 3: Day 2, check out gear, depart from HQ, first day of backpacking. Western Lore/Brandina, Cantina @ Ponil
4.7 Miles 1,473' Gain 755' Loss
Camp at Flume CanyonThu, July 4: Day 3, Conservation Project @ Elkhorn
5.2 Miles 1,489' Gain 500' Loss
Camp at Head of Dean
Fri, July 5: Day 4, Challenge Course Events @ Head of Dean
4.6 Miles 995' Gain 298' Loss
Camp at Ewells Park (Trail camp)Sat, July 6: Day 5, Climb Baldy Mtn, Mining History & Assaying @ Baldy Town
8.6 MIles 3172' Gain 3169' Loss
Camp at Ewells Park (Trail camp)Sun, July 7: Day 6, Fur Trapper Rendezvous, Muzzle Loading, Tomahawks
2.1 Miles 116' Gain 659' Loss
Camp at MirandaMon, July 8: Day 7, return to camping HQ, check in gear
Hike to Maxwell Trailhead, return to camp HQ, Closing campfire
Camp at Camping HQTue, July 9th @ 10:30 AM: Amtrak departs Raton NM
Tue, July 9th @ 8:32 PM: Amtrak arrives Flagstaff.
Text parents when we leave Flagstaff to estimate return time at St. BenedictTue July 9th @ 11:00 PM: Return to St. Benedict
Full Itinerary description at: 2024 7-3 (registerphilmont.org)
Tent Plans (Tentative plans based on age)
Philmont Packing List
The following document is Philmont's packing list. Note this is 4 pages long. Each person is responsible for the first list "Your Personal Equipment".
Note the "Items Prohibited" list for things not to bring.
The "Equipment Issued By Philmont" includes Tents for the Scouts and Water Purifier Tablets.
The "Equipment Provided by Crew list are things we bring as a Troop. We will meet to discuss anything the adult leaders need help in bringing. Light tent stakes and ground cloth would be a couple of things we'll check to see what Scouts can provide.