Cavalcade Horseback Treks 2024
June 7 - August 5
Cavalcade Horseback Treks
Philmont Cavalcades are similar to Traditional Treks except that, instead of hiking, crews ride horses through the rugged mountain wilderness like the famous trappers who first explored the West. Eight-day Cavalcades with 10 to 15 people* per crew are offered on specific dates each summer. The final day of the Cavalcade is spent in competition at an Equestrian Gymkhana.
For the safety of the rider and the horse, there is a 200-pound weight limit for all riders. No Exceptions.
Due to the popularity of the Cavalcade program and the limited number of horses, a lottery will be held for crews that have expressed a desire to participate in summer Cavalcades. A group may not participate in consecutive years.
Program Cost: $1,260
Cavalcade Horseback Treks are FULL for 2024 – However, please join our 2024 Waitlist if spots become available.
Join 2024 Waitlist
Register for 2025 Cavalcade
Register: By crew
Season: Summer
Age: 14-20 (or 13 and have completed 8th grade)
Crew Size: 10-15, including adult leadership
Leadership: 3 adult leaders per crew required minimum, 5 adult leaders maximum
Registration: October/November, 18 months prior to trek
| Cavalcade Toolbox | |
| Cavalcade Appropriate Links | 2024 Crew Packet |
| 2025 Registration Information | 2024 Guidebook to Adventure |
| Fees and Scholarships | 2024 Guidebook to Adventure for Advisors |
| 2025 Financial Aid Application | Shakedown Guide |
| Trek Requirements | Facilities |
| Health and Medical Record | Patches and Awards |
| Planning Calendar | Equipment List |
| 2024 Itinerary Guidebook | Dining in The Backcountry |
| Philmont Prep Seminars | New Mexico Fishing License |
| Traveling to Philmont | Promote Your Philmont Trek |
| 2024 Custom Crew Shirts | Council & Unit Planning Guide |
| Crew Photos |
| Discover Philmont Scout Ranch | |
| About Philmont | Contact Us |
| Visit Us (Open Year-Round) | Covid-19 Updates |
| Frequently Asked Questions | Philmont Training Center |
| Tooth of Time Traders (PSR Store) | BSA Family Adventure Camp |
| Philmont Museums | Basecamp Webcam |
| Seasonal Staff Opportunities | Philmont Photo Archive |
| Philmont Staff Association | Philmont Stories (Blog) |
| Conservation Department | Resources |
| Philmont Wildfire Recovery | Ambassador Resources |
| Wildfire Recovery & Mitigation Fund |
