Philmont Trek
July 13-27, 2025
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2025 Philmont Itinerary Guidebook
Philmont Scout Ranch is excited to release the 2025 Itinerary Guidebook. This document outlines the process for your crew to select from a wide range of adventures at Philmont. We encourage you to look through this document to familiarize yourself with the selection process and get an idea of the options available for the trek that our group is taking.
Additionally, check out the December 18 Preparedness Seminar where the staff will be discussing Philmont Itineraries in-depth.
2025 Troop 914 Philmont Trek Itinerary
2025 Troop 914 Philmont Trek Itinerary
Final Itinerary Selected! See below for details.
Troop 914 will experience the beauty of Philmont’s North Country as we loop around the region on this rugged journey. Offering a good mix of hiking and program, this itinerary provides opportunities to see this land from the perspective of those living in the late 1800s through today!
Starting in Ute Park previewing our route with iconic views of Baldy Mountain. We will hike through the site of an old west shootout and over ridges into the historic Ponil Region where we'll encounter cowboys, homesteaders, railroads, and the loggers that supported them. As we approach the Summit of Baldy Mountain, we'll visit the mining districts before wrapping things up at the beautiful Miranda Meadow.
2025 Trek Details
2025 Trek Details
July 13-27, 2025
July 13-27, 2025
Philmont Scout Ranch
Cimarron, New Mexico
Philmont Scout Ranch
Cimarron, New Mexico
2025 Philmont Preparedness Seminars
2025 Philmont Preparedness Seminars
Philmont is releasing several videos to help scouts and scouters prepare for their trek. Please encourage your scout to view the content below as it is provided each month.
October: Preparing for a Philmont Trek
November: Trek Gear
December 4: Calvalcade
December 18: Itineraries & Crew Leadership
January 15: Health & Safety
February 5: Food & Cooking
February 19: Individual Treks
March 19: Base Camp Procedures
April 16: Review & Final Updates
Click here to access Philmont Scout Ranch's Preparedness Seminar page!
Philmont Training Plan
Program Goals:
Build cardiovascular endurance and strength for sustained hiking with a pack.
Improve core and lower-body strength for stability and endurance.
Develop familiarity with carrying and adjusting a loaded backpack.
Acclimate to longer hikes with elevation gain and diverse terrain.
Weekly Individual Training Routine (starting January 2025):
Weekly Individual Training Routine (starting January 2025):
Cardio Workouts:
Weeks 1-4: 30-45 minutes brisk walking, jogging, or cycling
Weeks 5-12: 45-60 minutes hiking with a light pack (10–20 lbs)
After Week 12: 60-90 minutes hiking with a progressively heavier pack (30–50 lbs)
Strength Training (2x/week):
Bodyweight squats (3 sets of 10-15 reps.)
Lunges (3 sets of 10 reps per leg)
Step-ups onto sturdy surface (3 sets of 10 per leg)
Core exercises (planks, Russian Twists, or mountain climbers for 3 sets of 30-60 seconds)
Weekend Hikes (1x per week):
Begin with 3-5 miles on relatively flat terrain
Increase to 8-10 miles with elevation gain and loaded pack by June
Stretching and Recovery (daily):
Focus on hamstrings, quads, calves, lower back, and shoulders
Group Day Hikes Near St. Louis County
Group Day Hikes Near St. Louis County
Lewis and Clark Trail (Weldon Spring Conservation Area) (NEED DATE)
Length: 8.2 miles
Description: Challenging terrain with scenic views of the Missouri River and some elevation gain.
Goal: Carry loaded backpacks to practice weight distribution and adjustment.
Pickle Springs Natural Area (Ste. Genevieve County) (NEED DATE)
Length: 2 miles loop (repeat for added distance).
Description: Rocky trails with unique rock formations and creek crossings.
Goal: Navigate technical terrain and improve agility.
Group Backpacking Trips (Within 2 hrs of St. Louis County)
Group Backpacking Trips (Within 2 hrs of St. Louis County)
Locations / Dates TBD
Key Milestones:
April 2025: Complete at least one day hike with a full pack (30–40 lbs.
May 2025: Complete one overnight backpacking trip.
June 2025: Complete a second backpacking trip with elevation and full pack weight.
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