<strong>Itinerary</strong> 34Baldy MtnHart PeakBaldyTownBaldySkylineElkhornDeer LakeMesaDeanHeckHeckMt. PhillipsBlackMountainBlack MtnTooth of TimeSymbolsBase CampCampFood PickupLayoverTurnaroundAgua FriaTrail PeakRayado Pk.CarsonMeadowsToothacheSpringsZastrowMiles/Elevation per day1 3 ,0 0 01 2 ,0 0 02 3 4 5 67 8 ☺ 10 11 121 1 ,0 0 01 0 ,0 0 09 ,0 0 08 ,0 0 07 ,0 0 06 ,0 0 00 5 1 0 1 5 2 0 2 5 3 0 3 5 4 0 4 5 5 0 5 5 6 0 6 5 7 0 7 5 8 0 8 5 9 0<strong>2012</strong> ITINERARY GUIDE 94 PHILMONT SCOUT RANCH, BSA
<strong>Itinerary</strong> Number 34<strong>2012</strong> PHILMONT ADVENTURE ITINERARYSuper Strenuous (minimum program time) - 95 milesThis one of a kind trek will give your crew a chance to see almost all of <strong>Philmont</strong> in one trip! Begin your trek by refreshing yourland navigation skills on the geocache course at Zastrow. After completing the course, be one of the few crews to enjoy the sunsetat Toothache Springs! From there, work together and use your camping and first aid skills to help the staff at Carson Meadowswith a search and rescue mission. Enjoy the view of the pristine meadow and the Tooth of Time from the front porch swing. Youwill then understand why Waite Phillips enjoyed spending time at his fishing lodge while you fish the banks of the Agua Fria andRayado at Fish Camp. Learn to tie flies and catch fish before hiking on to Agua Fria Camp. From Agua Fria, you will enjoy the hiketo Black Mountain Camp where post-Civil War soldiers will let you shoot their booming .58 caliber black powder rifles. Wake upearly and climb Black Mountain, visit the Demonstration Forest, and hike by Window Rock on your way to Deer Lake Mesa Camp.Your next day will have a gorgeous view of the Ute Valley and Baldy Mountain from Visto Grande before you continue your journeyto the North Country and Baldy Skyline. A two day stay at Baldy Town will give you a chance to throw tomahawks at Miranda,climb Baldy Mountain, explore Lucien Maxwell’s Aztec Mine, and tour the historic mining town. Recap your mountaintopexperience with a gorgeous view at Ewells Park on your way to climb spar poles and cut railroad ties with the Continental Tie andLumber Company at Pueblano. From there, the hike to Elkhorn will give you views of Little Costilla, the Culebra Range, and theSpanish Peaks to the north. Test your rock climbing skills at Dean Cow before hiking past unique rock outcroppings and reflectingon the journey at Dean Heck Camp.Day Camp Program Features Food Pickup1 CAMPINGOpening CampfireHEADQUARTERS2 Toothache Springs Land Navigation, Geocaching @ Zastrow,Ranger Training3 CARSON MEADOWS Mexican Homestead & Cantina @ Abreu;Search & Rescue, Wilderness Medicine4 Agua FriaFly Tying, Fishing, Lodge Tour @ Fish Camp5 BLACK MOUNTAIN Post Civil War Settlers, Blacksmithing,Black Powder Rifle6 Deer Lake MesaHike Black Mountain, Visit Demonstration Forest, WindowRock, & Hidden Valley, Trail Camp7 Baldy SkylineTrail Camp8 s BALDY TOWNMountain Man Rendezvous @ Miranda9 s BALDY TOWNHike Baldy Mt.; Gold Panning & Mining@ French Henry; Visit Historic Baldy Town10 ElkhornContinental Tie & Lumber Company @ Pueblano,Trail Camp11 Dean HeckRock Climbing & Rappelling @ Dean Cow,Leave No Trace Trail Camp12 CAMPINGHike to Heck Turnaround,HEADQUARTERS Awards CampfireDeparts from Camping Headquarters on Day 2 for Zastrow Turnaround to go to Toothache Springs CampReturns to Camping HQ on Day 12 from Heck Turnaround.Camping HQPhillips JunctionUte GulchBaldy TownCampsite Elevations: 7,180' Minimum, 9,825' MaximumConservation: Baldy TownCamps: 4 Staffed, 5 Trail, 1 LayoverSectional Maps: South, NorthNOTE: (d) = Dry Camp(s) = Showers may be availableCrews passing through staff camps will have an opportunity to participate insome, but not all, program opportunities in the camp, based on availability.NO CHANGES ARE POSSIBLE FOR CAMPS, FOOD PICKUPS, OR BUS TRANSPORTATION AFTER ITINERARY SELECTION.<strong>2012</strong> ITINERARY GUIDE 95 PHILMONT SCOUT RANCH, BSA