Philmont High Adventure Backpack

Troop 640 Philmont Trek 2026

Yes, you read the title correctly, 2026.  Due to the popularity of Philmont Treks, we had to reserve out slot now for 2026.  This also gives us plenty of time to prepare for the adventure of lifetime.

An information session will be conducted at the Troop Meeting on Monday, 11 November. This is open for all interested Scouts and their parents.

Philmont’s core and renowned backpacking treks provide an unforgettable adventure in backpacking across miles of rugged, rocky trails. Programs feature the best of the old west—horseback riding, burro packing, gold panning, chuckwagon dinners, and interpretive history—with exciting challenges for today such as rock climbing, mountain biking, and sport shooting. It’s an unbeatable recipe for fast-paced fun in the outdoors.

As the traditional backpacking trek at Philmont, 12-day treks give crews the opportunity to hike for 10 days in the backcountry, with an arrival/departure day in Base Camp on each end of the journey. Crews will be welcomed and accompanied by a Philmont Ranger for their first 3 days and will participate in program activities throughout their trek. 12-day crews cover 50-120 miles over the course of their trek, and also complete the 3 hours of conservation work necessary to earn the Philmont Arrowhead Patch.

Our 12-Day expedition will arrive at Philmont on: 2026-06-21 and will depart Philmont on 2026-07-03.  The plan would be to leave Littleton very early on Sunday, June 21 and return before dinner on Friday, July 3.

The 12-Day Reservation fee is $1,725.00/person.  A crew requires a minimum of 3 adults, 21 years of age or older, with a maximum of 4 with the crew having a majority being youths.  Youth need to be 14 years old OR 13 years old and completed 8th grade by 2026-06-21.

The deposit for the trip is due on December 1st.  To ensure you get a spot, please reserve your spot by November 29th.