Head of dean camp via head of dean upper dean cow trail. Backpacking treks, horseback cavalcades, and training and service programs offer young people many ways to experience this legendary country. Philmont scout ranch cimarron 2020 all you need to. Born in 1938 as philturn rockymountain scoutcamp, todays philmont scout ranch is a bustling center for high adventure and training. The msr thunder ridge is a two person, threeseason tent and is available for crews to use free of charge while on their philmont trek. Altitude symptoms can be prevented by ascending to altitude slowly. Philmont was run differently in the early years than it is now.
On both my trips to philmont scout ranch in 2007 and 2008, i came across a number of people who had read my original philmont article boy scout gear list. The project is very dependent on the community supplying gpx traces and other forms of input andor getting them added to. The philmont map is a complete topographical map of the entire ranch and surrounding area. This page shows the location of 47 caballo rd, cimarron, nm 87714, usa on a detailed satellite map. Chase ranch, like philmont is a working cattle ranch with herefords, that were introduced on to the ranch in 1883.
Philmont is physically demanding, especially for adults. Recommended alphabetical a z alphabetical z a price low to high price high to low newest first. This map has been built by to help you prepare for your philmont trek. Backpacking treks, horseback cavalcades, and training and service programs offer young people many ways to experience this legendary. All boys who have finished 5th grade and are 11 to 17 years old are welcome to join. Philmont scout ranch spans across 140,171 acres of challenging scouting adventure among. Just like any scout troop, we completed several preparation hikes.
On this map you will see overlays for different areas of philmont with names for each area. Camp name easting northing elevation camp name easting northing elevation agua fria camp 488895 4026373 8720maxwell camp 486283 4050635 8480 aguila camp 497944 4028007 8260mcbride canyon camp. The annual fund was started in 1999 to give our members an avenue to provide direct financial support to the philmont staff association and its mission. View all hotels near philmont scout ranch on tripadvisor. The philmont trail guide provides maps and descriptions of itineraries, camps, and routes between camps at philmont scout ranch along with downloadable gps files and pdf datasheets to take on the trail. Boy scout troop 264 was established in 1927 and is sponsored by the norman price american legion post 68. When the map opens it shows the latest fire data that is hosted on federal gis geographical information system servers. The treks guide, guidebook to adventure and the overall map provide the information needed to select an itinerary. It is the vision of the philmont scout ranch to continue to positively impact the lives of. This is a great tool to start planning for your upcoming trek at philmont. Begin working with the members of your crew to select your top. Philmont operates from one large base camp which includes camping headquarters, the philmont training center and villa philmonte, the seton museum, fire.
George trek roman catholic archdiocese of milwaukee. Our support of philmont, the seasonal staff, and the wilderness adventure depends on the success of the annual fund. Best trails in philmont scout ranch new mexico alltrails. Preface this guide is designed to assist council contingents and units plan a successful philmont adventure. The 10 closest hotels to philmont scout ranch, cimarron. They are easier to read than smallscale maps, but they cover less area. It includes trails and roads, contours, hydrographic features, pois, public land ownership and four levels of map detail. Philmont scout ranch operates 35 staffed camps and 55 trail camps. This is a easy one way trail in philmont scout ranch.
Philmont overall map after your crew receives itinerary confirmation, you should purchase the north or south country sectional map s suggested at the bottom of the itinerary description pages, for more accurate navigation. The red dots are hotspots detected by the modis satellites. Philmont guidebook to adventure invaluable pocketsized reference, including equipment lists, health and safety guidelines, program descriptions and much more one per crew member mailed to each crew in march philmont overall souvenir map a map for planning purposes one per crew, additional copies available from. From street and road map to highresolution satellite imagery of philmont scout ranch.
Philmont scout ranch the philmont staff association. May 16, 2012 andrew skurkas new ultimate hikers gear guide includes a packing list for philmont scout ranch. A general map of philmont scout ranch located near cimarron, new mexico. Philmont scout ranch is the boy scouts of americas largest national high adventure base.
Most activity takes place during the summer, but philmont also offers autumn adventure and winter adventure programs. Best hiking trails in philmont scout ranch new mexico. See the new mexico map to better understand most of what is included in a typical 24,000. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from june until august. This lifesaving skill is just one of many winter adventure techniques the scouts learn over the course of a weekend with us. Activities and tours will be planned before the philmont expedition starts. A general map of philmont scout ranch located near cimarron, new mexico may be viewed from this link. Geological survey publishes a set of the most commonly used topographic maps of the u. It has far less gear than the official philmont list. Plc will equip you with the skills to become better unit leaders, wood badge staff, training team members and any other leadership position in your scouting and everyday life. In clarkes interview in podcast 111, andrew pointed out that over 20,000 scouts backpack at philmont every summer and probably 19,000 of them are carrying too much weight. Itinerary selection philmont scout ranch 2014 itinerary selection 2014 12day expedition itinerary selection process. Philmont scout ranch, run by the national council of the boy scouts of america since 1938, is the ultimate high adventure scouting experience with 50 to 100mile, 12day backpacking treks in the high country of this 220 square mile ranch. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, nature trips, and backpacking.
Philmont overall wall map product philmont, wall maps, boy. Philmont scout ranch, new mexico, summer and lightened their packs. Nearly 20,000 scouts per year at the philmont scout ranch, boy scouts of america, use usgs topographic maps as part of a planning packet to navigate on hikes and pack trips that range from 50 to 100 miles. Philmont scout ranch, colin neblett state wildlife area. Osm maps containing philmont data should only be used as a secondary navigation tool preferably only by crew. Is it possible to guess which actual trails they will take and what is the source of those maps.
Preexpedition activities the crews will depart on june 16, 2018 and fly into denver, albuquerque, or colorado springs. Looking for a great trail in philmont scout ranch, new mexico. Youth and adults take advantage of the ranch s camping, training, and work programs. What a surprise when they have to come off the trail because they cannot handle philmont s physical demands. All philmont scout ranch participants are informed that photographs, film, video tapes, electronic representations andor sound recordings may be made during their visit to philmont scout ranch. It will lead you on a journey to become true servant leaders. Boy scout troop 264, brookeville olney, md outings.
The total donation comprised about 40% of the ranch. Throughout its existence, conscientious attention to lowimpact camping techniques has helped maintain the ranchs wilderness. Philmont scout ranch trails garmin compatible map gpsfiledepot. Tooth of time, philmont scout ranch, cimmaron nm cody and i in 2007 58 miles in 11 days tooth of time, philmont scout ranch, cimmaron nm. This information is intended for use with 2017 philmont scout ranch sectional maps. One of the unique aspects of the valle vidal is there are no maintained trails.
Philmont scout ranch is a protected area in new mexico. Philmont overall map included in this packetafter your crew receives itinerary confirmation, you should purchase the north or south country sectional maps. It was all at once exhilarating and tiring, exciting and boring, awesome and annoying. Philmont scout ranch topo map in colfax county, new mexico. Philmont scout ranch trek 1 closed new mexico alltrails. The philmont scout ranch also finds these maps valuable for formulating fire suppression strategy, search and rescue, and general planning. Tooth of time traders offical store of philmont scout ranch. Philmont south country sectional map philmont scout ranch. It will help plan your philmont adventure before arriving at the ranch.
You can click on a philmont feature and see its name. It is absolutely amazing how many advisors go to philmont expecting that it will be just like another summer camp. Donated by oil baron waite phillips, the ranch is owned and operated by the boy scouts of america. Philmont is the worlds largest youth camp, with 35 staffed backcountry camps and 770 campsites. Philmont scout ranch, the boy scouts of americas premier high adventure base, challenges scouts and venturers with more than 214 square miles of rugged northern new mexico wilderness. These images may be used for training and promotion purposes for philmont scout ranch and other projects approved by the boy scouts of america. They are on itinerary 23 and today is day 2 hiking from base to anasazi. I went here so many times as a kid with my father, i thought it was the most beautiful place in the world. Vision statement philmont scout ranch it is the vision of the philmont scout ranch to continue to positively impact the lives of young people and their scouting leaders through inspiring and effective delivery of the finest scouting possible through backcountry adventures and training center experiences.
Philmont scout ranch cimarron 2020 all you need to know. All known camps and trails have been located and mapped here as of the 2017. The map also shows the kmz files i downloaded from the philmont website. Philmont scout ranch maplets philmont, boy scouts of. The trail is primarily used for hiking, nature trips, and backpacking and is best used from june until august. Vision statement philmont scout ranch it is the vision of philmont scout ranch to continue to positively impact the lives of young people and their scouting leaders through inspiring and effective delivery of the finest scouting possible through backcountry adventures and training center experiences. Philmont scout ranch camps are a group of backpacking camps located in philmont scout ranch, a large property in colfax county near cimarron, new mexico, owned by the boy scouts of america and used as a backpacking reservation. Philmont has high mountains with rough terrain and elevations that range from 6,500 to. The properties of the ranch secure a mortgage from jpmorgan chase.
As part of our winter adventure program, scouts have the opportunity to learn about avalanche safety and how to search for a lost person using beacons and probes. The ranch is near the ponil creek, a mile north of the cimarron river. The gis staff map trails, campsites, and other features of the philmont backcountry. Philmont scout ranch is located at elevations between 6,500 and 12,500 feet. Merit badges are awards earned by members of the boy scouts of america, based on activities within the area of study by completing a list of periodically updated requirements. My son is at philmont this week and id like to follow his expedition. The philmont spatial data page contains a link to a download of spatial data provided by the philmont gis department. The hiking was good and the food was ok, but the experiences will never be forgotten. More than 1 million scouts, venturers, and leaders have experienced the adventure of philmont since the first camping season in 1939. You will be empowered to guide all the members of any.
Mountain safety research msr partnered with philmont in 2012 and develop ed the thunder ridge tent specifically for use at philmont. The purpose of the merit badge program is to allow scouts to examine subjects to determine if they would like to further pursue them as a career or vocation. Hotels near philmont scout ranch, cimarron on tripadvisor. Choose from our wide selection of incredible tshirts from large expressive to classic designs. Look at the map of baldy mountain at philmont scout ranch. This is the output of an ongoing project to capture the official trail network at philmont scout ranch outside cimarron, nm. Philmont scout ranch is covered by the ute park, nm us topo map quadrant. Two weeks ago troop 164 finished our first trek at philmont scout ranch. The ranch s name was changed at this time to the philmont scout ranch and explorer base. Your philmont journey has already begun and proper preparation now will result in a smoother more enjoyable expedition. Philmont scout ranch is a ranch located in colfax county, new mexico, near the village of. To help fund the upkeep of philmont, he threw in his philtower office building in tulsa, oklahoma. The archdiocese of milwaukee is accepting applications this spring for the st. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
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