[Philmont] - Trail Information

Dr. Bob wrote:
"I didn't include the Stockade Trail because I believe we're not allowed on
it anymore. But yes, that's another tough one."

Because of the the long, never ending trail into Base Camp over Tooth Ridge,
I heard crews talking about taking the Stockade Trail down to the flat 4WD
road and hiking in that way, but no one actually did it. There is still a
Stockade Trail sign on Tooth Ridge and no one in Logistics said not to hike
it. In 2000 our troop had a crew finish their trek (100+ miles), and instead
of visiting the Villa or Cimarron, they rode a bus out to the Stockade Trail
(Lovers Leap Turnaraound) and climbed to the Tooth and back. The Stockade
Trail is obviously very steep and difficult (about a 1,400 foot drop), but I
was wondering if it could offer any time advantage over the preferred route
into camp. Any thoughts?

Also, a couple of writers mentioned the trail from Fowler Pass to Trail Peak
as the hard trail to the top. I've been up both sides and I have to believe
it was the old trail on the Beaubien side of the mountain that achieved
notoriety for its steepness. The old trail went straight up. The altitude
gained was slightly greater than from Fowler Pass, and it was over a shorter
distance. The new trail from Beaubien is longer, but has a much gentler
slope. Without backpacks, it is a pleasant walk.

I also agree with Dr. Bob that the Stairmaster is shortly out of Indian
Writings on the trail to Hart Peak.

I would also add that hiking up either side of Mt. Phillips is no picnic,
particularly with all of the extra water you must carry.

There are plenty of challenging climbs at Philmont. The most difficult is
the one I'm on at the moment.

YiS,

Earl Owens
Troop 764 High Adventure Coordinator
http://www.troop764.org
http://www.troop764.org/Philmont/

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Received on Sat Jul 10 20:54:05 2004