Boy Scout Troop 386

As you know, Philmont is the BSA’s premier high adventure base.  We are lucky enough to have a trek all to ourselves.  Even better, the troop from Houston that we are working with looks like they will have enough empty spots in one of their other crews to accommodate our overflow.  I’ll pass along more information as it becomes available.

Located in the Sangre de Christo Mountains of northern New Mexico, Philmont covers an area of 214 square miles.  There are thirty four staffed camps and 55 trail camps operated by the ranch. The rugged mountains in the area range from 6,500 to 12,441 feet in altitude.  Wildlife is abundant in the area with deer, elk, antelope, coyote and black bear commonly seen.

Each trek is ten days on the trail and covers from 51 to 106 miles.  Activities along the way are based on the camps that you visit on your itinerary. 

The beauty of Philmont is only part of its allure.  Nearly a million scouts have hiked the trails of Philmont since it opened in 1939.  All agree that there is something almost magical about the place and the experience of completing a trek there.