Experience the beauty of Philmont from the back of a horse! Riding experience is helpful but not required- we can teach you all you need to know to have a novel experience in the Philmont backcountry. The backcountry camps have already gathered so the program will consist of riding, hiking, sightseeing, and fellowship.
Schedule
Day 1 – Arrive at Philmont by 11:00 a.m. Check-in and complete medical recheck. Afterward, you will complete an orientation at Cattle Headquarters before dinner at the Philmont Training Center.
Day 2 – Report to Cattle Headquarters after breakfast, saddle your horse and hit the trail.
Day 3 – Riding, hiking, sightseeing, and fellowship.
Day 4 – Return from the trail
Day 5 – Museum tours, Tooth of Time Traders visit, depart Philmont
Basecamp tents are available for the night before and the night after the trail.
Requirements
- Be physically and mentally fit, click here for height-to-weight guidelines
- Be a member of the BSA
- Have a completed BSA Health and Medical Record (parts A, B, and C)
- Be 14 years old OR completed 8th grade and be at least 13 years of age prior to participation
Cost and Registration
A crew minimum of 6, and up to 15 which can be all adults. All YPT and Scouting America guidelines need to be adhered to. We can cater your trips from anywhere from 2- 5 days on the trail.
Fall Cavalcades minimum cost for 6 people, 5 day (2 1/2 days on trail) is $4,000. Price per person if over 6 people is $600.00 per person. Additional days can be added for $175.00 per day per person.
Questions? Please contact us at philmont.camping@scouting.org or call us at 575-376-2281.
Fall Cavalcade Dates
Fall Cavalcades can be scheduled from August 11-28, 2025, and September 5-29, 2025.