Philmont 2026
July 11-26
July 11-26
Join Troop 2 / Venture Crew 2 and Troop 164 for our Philmont Trek in Summer 2026 at the beautiful and historic Philmont Scount Ranch in Cimmaron, New Mexico.
Philmont Scout Ranch, the Boy Scouts of America’s premier High Adventure™ base, challenges Scouts and Venturers with more than 214 square miles of rugged northern New Mexico wilderness.
Youth - One spot remaining
as of Sept. 21, 2025.
Adults - FULL
You may sign up for the wait list
Sign-ups are honored on a first come, first served basis.
For more Information, contact Troop 2.
2024
Deadline for firm commitment and $150 deposits due
2025
Oct 1 Half of Balance Remaining Due - $1400
Now Begin Monthly Training Hikes Youth and Adults are required to participate in 5 of 8 planned training hikes and/or campouts.
2026
Jan Trek Itinerary Released by Philmont
Mar Final Half of Balance Remaining Due
Summer Philmont Trek - dates TBD
Philmont Trek 2026 - Key Information
When: July 2026
12-day trek, plus travel on each side -
see Itinerary below
What: Backpacking, plus Scout-selected
activities and itinerary
Where: Philmont Scout Ranch, Cimmaron, NM
How: Fly from Detroit to Denver; drive to Cimmaron
Who: 1-2 Crews of 8-12 each.
3-4 adults per crew for 2x leadership; mostly scouts.
Required – age 14 or completed 8th grade
How much: approx. $2,750 - $3,000 per participant,
"all in" except spending money
Itinerary
Depart: Saturday, July 11 DTW/GRR/LAN to DEN or nearby airport, then bus or drive to Colorado and New Mexico
July 11, 12, 13 (AM) CO and NM activities. Arrive Philmont
July 13-14 Philmont Scout Ranch, Base Camp
Trek: July 15 - 25 on the Trail at Philmont
Return: July 26, Drive to airport; fly to DTW/GRR/LAN
Eligibility
Philmont has age, height/weight and health requirements. Read more here.
Youth Participants
A youth must be 14 years of age OR 13 years of age and completed the 8th grade by date of participation. Youth must be registered members of the Boy Scouts of America, and may participate in a Philmont expedition in one of the following ways:
As members of a chartered unit (Scout troop, Varsity team, Sea Scout Ship, or Venturing crew)
Two registered adult leaders 21 years of age or over are required at all Scouting activities, including meetings. There must be a registered female adult leader over 21 in every unit serving females. A registered female adult leader over 21 must be present for any activity involving female youth.