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Dawn on Mt Phillips Trail from Cyphers Mine to Hunting Lodge Trail from Cyphers Mine to Hunting Lodge Don't forget your glasses View from Window Rock.JPG Dawn on Mt Phillips cabin Ruins Its not Lunch if it isn't Squeeze Cheeze Trail from Cyphers Mine to Hunting Lodge We all made it Flora at Shaefers Peak Base camp from Tooth Ridge Panorama of Ute Gulch James Thompson, Philmont Ranger Black Horse Horse Mine Touch Me Not from Black Horse Mine Ranger and Proud Dad on the trail between Head of Dean & Maxwell Trail from Cyphers Mine to Hunting Lodge Urraca Mesa from the Filtration Plant Trail from Cyphers Mine to Hunting Lodge Cyphers to Hunting Lodge Trail from Cyphers Mine to Hunting Lodge The Tooth from the trail between Urraca and Bear Caves Map of the Original On the trail between Cypher's and Hunting Lodge On the trail between Cypher's and Hunting Lodge Trail from Cyphers Mine to Hunting Lodge view from cathedral rock Trail from Cyphers Mine to Hunting Lodge Trail from Cyphers Mine to Hunting Lodge Pasture above Beaubien Crossing the North Fork, Urraca …. Again … Crossing the North Fork, Urraca …. Again … Tooth Ridge Trail On the trail between Clark’s Fork and Shaeffers Pass Tooth Ridge Trail View of Cimarron from the trail to Clark’s Fork On the trail between Clarks Fork & Catherdral Rock Tooth Ridge Trail Ridge Trail from Fish Camp to Abreu The Tooth from the trail between Urraca and Bear Caves View of Toothache Springs from the top of Urraca Mesa View of Urraca Mesa from Toothache Springs Almost made it Caterpillaring up Mt. Baldy from Copper Park View of Urraca Mesa from Stonewall Pass Cimarron River south of the Highway 64 taking a break en route to Greenwood Canyon. The hike along the middle fork between Cyphers and Hunting Lodge The hike along the middle fork between Cyphers and Hunting Lodge A teepee On top of Comanche Peak Wilson Mesa, Little Castilla in background On the Trail - Ewells Park to Miranda Between Cathedral Rock & Clarks Fork Sunrise on Shaefers Peak Sunrise on Shaefers Peak Wilson Mesa, Lake and Baldy in background On the trail near the stone wall pass The tooth from the trail near stone wall pass Between Cathedral Rock & Clarks Fork On top of Urraca Between Cathedral Rock & Clarks Fork Base Camp from the base of Urraca Mesa Wilson Mesa, Baldy in background View from the top of Mountain Lion Canyon, looking down the canyon Meadow below Urraca Camp View of Baldy and Touch-Me-Not from the top of ridgeline between Cottonwood Canyon and Mountain Lion Canyon Stream Crossing enroute to Greenwood Canyon from Rich Cabins Taking care of a hot spot in Greenwood Canyon On the ridge at the end of Greenwood Canyon with Baldy in the background The view south from the top of Urraca Tooth Ridge Trail View from the Trail to Dear Lake Mesa Feeding time at the Buffalo Pasture Cavalcade on the trail Tooth Ridge Trail Crew Leaders Pack - Day 10 Wildflowers and the Tooth View of Black and Bear Mountains from the south-side trail of Midnight Mesa (note Window Rock also visible) Footbridge/log across the Middle Ponil creek at Pueblano Tooth Ridge Trail Feeding time at the Buffalo Pasture Tooth Ridge Trail Rt 64 and Cimarron River Crossing at the bottom of Turkey Creek Canyon Rt 64 and Cimarron River Crossing at the bottom of Turkey Creek Canyon Basecamp from Tooth Ridge Cathedral Rock & the Cimarroncito Reservoir Between Cathedral Rock & Clarks Fork Baldy Skyline/Five Forks (also shows how the firebreak that was made in 2002 is greening up) Between Cathedral Rock & Clarks Fork Rt 64 and Cimarron River Crossing at the bottom of Turkey Creek Canyon
Pick Up Burros
Leading a burro from Pueblano to Ponil Burro Packing Burro Packing
Chuck Wagon Dinner
In the 1940s, Chuck-wagons followed crews on the trail. This scene is likely near Dean Cow in the early 1940s
Prospecting
Panning for Gold in one of Philmont's creeks, likely near Dean Cow. Circa 1941.
Ranger Training
Ranger Training at the turnaround: Map & Compass Ranger training on top of Urraca Mesa larks head knot
Hike via Hidden Valley / Window Rock
Scouts on the rocks at Window Rock Crew shot at Window Rock View from Window Rock Panorama from Window Rock Scouts on the rocks at Window Rock Hidden Valley Scouts on the rocks at Window Rock Window Rock Hiking up Hidden Valley Window Rock in the fog Window Rock Window Rock The view from Window Rock Villa Philmonte from Window Rock View of Tooth Ridge from Window Rock View of Cimarroncito Reservoir from Window Rock Hunting Lodge as seen from Window Rock View of Hidden Valley from the trail between Clark’s Fork and Shaeffers Pass The view from Window Rock (Villa Philmonte top center) Window Rock The view from Window Rock (Villa Philmonte top center) Window Rock Panorama
Baldy Mountain
Baldy from near Dan Beard Trail up Baldy Mineshaft Snow in July on Baldy Looking down the south side of Baldy Baldy as seen from the Tooth of Time Descent down the NW corner of Baldy Mine/Cabin on the NW shoulder of Baldy trail down from baldy Crew photo on top of Baldy God's Country View from the Trail up Baldy.JPG View from the Trail going up Baldy View from Somewhere on Trek 30 On Baldy Old Baldy Abandoned Mine near Baldy Summit Nearing the summit Decending twords Baldy Saddle On the trail On top of Baldy View of Eagles Nest Lake from Baldy Baldy Summit Heading down the north side of Baldy View of Baldy Summit Heading up Baldy Climbing Baldy with Eagles Nest, NM in the distance Snow pack on Baldy Baldy from ridgeline trail from copper park showing old copper park trail New North Trail Ute Park Panorama Baldy from Thunder Ridge Camp South Trail Baldy Panorama Old North Trail View of Cabin Decent from Baldy using the old copper park route Decent from Baldy using the old copper park route Panorama from Mt Baldy The final push to the top Caterpillaring up Baldy Western Grouse on Baldy View of the 4wd road and meadow beyond it that is part of the new 'North Baldy Ridge Looking southwest towards Baldy - this was from within the treeline, getting close to the Greenwood Canyon/Copper Park Trail intersection Walking north, looking for Julie Andrews, on the Alpine Meadow approaching Baldy View of the north side of Baldy from the ridgeline trail View from the ridgeline to the East Southeast (Copper Park (green meadow) is in the middle of the frame, Wilson Mesa (double lakes) is in the upper right) Heading east along the ridgeline to the first trees View from the ridgeline to the north northeast (towards Little Castilla and the Sangre de Cristo range in Colorado); forest below is the Kit Carson National Forest. Snowballs on the ridge approaching Baldy New North Trail Mulie on Baldy GPS at thr top of ? Long-range view of the old cabin on the east side of Baldy (above Copper Park) - taken from about 1/3rd the way down the Copper Park trail. Snowballs on the ridge approaching Baldy View of Baldy from the Meadow above copper park. Baldy Saddle & Touch Me Not from Baldy Summit Continuing east and descending down to the (actual) treeline. The trail doesn't start until you're in the trees
Trail Peak
Climbing Trail Peak from Fowler Pass Climbing Trail peak from Fowler Pass Memorial to Liberator 41-1133 The wing of Liberator 41-1133 Looking twords Beaubien from Trail Peak The Mic-O-Cay plaque The Mic-O-Say memorial at the wreck Climbing Trail Peak from the Fowler Pass Side The wing of Liberator 41-1133
Hart Peak
Hart Peak Trail from Indian Writings
Tooth of Time
Coming off the tooth On the Tooth Climbing up the backside of the Tooth On top of the Tooth On the Tooth On top of the Tooth USGS Marker on the Tooth Base Camp, the training center and the Seton museum from the Tooth The Stockade from the Tooth Eagle Awarded on the Benchmark on the Tooth of Time This Way! Skittles on the Tooth View of Tooth Ridge James Thompson, Philmont Ranger Climbing the Tooth Climbing the Tooth Happy Campers on top of the Tooth Ladybugs on top of the Tooth of Time Chipmunk on the tooth Happy Campers on top of the Tooth Climbing the Tooth Crew shot on top of the Tooth Climbing the Tooth
Hike into Base
On the trail to Tooth Ridge Camp A little foggy The trail between Shaeffer's Pass and Tooth Ridge Camp Tooth Ridge Trail Hiking in off the tooth Hiking in off the tooth View of Baldy from Tooth Ridge Tent city from the tooth Tooth Ridge Trail View of Base Camp from the top of Urraca Mesa A view of the Grizzly Tooth from Tooth Ridge Tent city from the tooth tooth ridge trail Tooth Ridge Trail On the tril between the tooth & Shaeffer's Peak Tooth Ridge Trail
Mount Phillips
Baldy from Phillips At the top of Phillips in the clouds In the clouds climbing Mt Phillips Angel Fire as seen from Mount Phillips View from Mt Phillips The summit of Phillips Baldy from Mt Phillips Baldy from Mt Phillips Mount Phillips Mount Phillips
Hike to
Climbing Urraca Mesa above Toothache Springs
Wildlife
Rattler near the road from Sioux to Ponil Mulie at Lovers Leap Bear on the trail between Cito and Hidden Valley Bear on the trail between Harlan and Devil’s Wash Basin Buffalo (Bison) in the Buffalo Pasture Minbear Lookout Cows grazing below Lover's Leap Minibear at work Cows at Fowler Pass Buffalo (Bison) in the Buffalo Pasture Rattlesnake on the trail to Clark’s Fork Minibear at work View of a hawk from the Tooth of Time Bear on Baldy Deer in Hidden Valley Deer in Hidden Valley Sunflowers on the trail to Head of Dean Bear sighting enroute to Dan Beard from Old Camp A mule deer buck near Clear Creek Trout in the Middle Fork of the Cimarron Creek Ladybugs on Shaefer's Peak Ladybugs on Shaefer's Peak
Points of Interest
grizzly Tooth Vaca Trail Sunrise at Cathedral Rock & Cito Reservoir Sunrise at Cathedral Rock & Cito Reservoir Cathedral Rock & Cito Reservoir A rather unique view of Catherdral Rock Cathedral Rock & Cito Reservoir Catherdral Rock Ray Hayden, Facilities Director & Tanka Sunrise at Cathedral Rock & Cito Reservoir Cathedral Rock & Cito Reservoir
Conservation Project
Conservation Work on the Middle Fork near Hunting Lodge Conservation Work on the Middle Fork near Hunting Lodge Trail work 2020 Conservation Work on the Middle Fork near Hunting Lodge Conservation Work on the Middle Fork near Hunting Lodge
Infrastructure
on the trail to Black Horse Spring near Upper Bench Sign of the times One of the
Black Mountain
On top of Black Mountain
Big Red
On top of Big Red
Water
Water Filtration Plant … On tooth ridge above the opening campfire bowl Solar Powered Water Pumps
Hike North Ponil River thru XA Ranch
Hiking along the North Ponil
Cavalcade
On the Ten Thousand Ft. Elevation Contour Road near Beaubien Camp Cavalcade on the trail - heading for Baldy town On the Ten Thousand Ft. Elevation Contour Road Cavalcade on the trail - heading for Baldy town On the trail from Cattle HQ to Lovers Leap Rain threatens along trail from Cyphers Mine to Clarks Fork Approaching Fish Camp Silhouette of horse and rider on trail leaving Harlan On the trail from Cattle HQ to Lovers Leap View of Tooth Ridge approaching Webster Lake from Harlan View of Tooth Ridge approaching Webster Lake from Harlan Wrangler leads way to the stockade on circle ride, Tooth of Time in background Preparing to hit trail after taking a break at Webster Lake On the trail approaching Bonita Cow Camp Lush vegetation on trail from Webster Lake to Harlan Camp Wrangler leading the way toward Base Camp Looking back at the Ten Thousand Ft. Elevation Contour Road Obeying the speed limit on trail to Webster Lake from Clarks Fork Camp View of Baldy from the Ten Thousand Ft. Elevation Contour Road Downhill from Webster Pass to Fish Camp Lush vegetation on trail from Webster Lake to Harlan Camp Negotiating rocky slope on trail to Harlan
Lover's :Leap overlook
Lover's Leap Lover's Leap A crew on Lover's Leap Lunch on Lovers Leap On top of Lover's Leap
Visit Black Jack Ketchem's Hideout
Black Jack's Hideout Black Jack's Hideout
Wildfire
Philmont Area Fire History Fire Map 5/1/2022 - 59,000 acres - 69% containment Ute Park Fire - June, 12 2018 Fire Map 4/25/2022 Fire Map 4/30/2022 - 56,725 acres - 56% containment