Sat · Jun 20 · Philmont Day 5
Trail Day 4
Trail Day 4: Black Horse CreekTrail
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What to expect
Moving into Baldy country. Miranda is a pass-through today. Tonight is Baldy prep — water, gear, layers, food, and sleep. Tomorrow is Baldy summit day.
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Trail metrics
5.2 mi
DISTANCE
9,500
CAMP ELEV (FT)
+2,520
GAIN (FT)
−1,580
LOSS (FT)
Cumulative · 17 mi · +7,600 / −5,240 ft
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Day schedule
4:30 AM
WAKE
5:30 AM
ON TRAIL
5:42 AM
SUNRISE
8:20 PM
SUNSET
First Light: 5:11 AMDark: 8:51 PM
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Elevation profile
Elevation profile
8409 – 9613 ft · 5.2 mi
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Day At A Glance
Activities
- ▸Hike to Black Horse Creek with passthrough activity at Miranda
- ▸Baldy Hike Prep at Black Horse Creek — check route, water, layers, rain gear, timing, and turnaround rules for Baldy summit
Opportunities
- ▸Miranda pass-through — Bent, St. Vrain & Company Fur Trading Program
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Meals
Breakfast · B10SBR Sweet N' Spicy Jerky, Bob's Peanut Butter Jelly & Oats Bar, Welch's Fruit Gummies, Blueberry Oat Snack Bar, Cocoa Puffs Cereal Bar
Lunch · L10Club Crackers, Pepperjack Cheese Wedges, Beef Salami Slices, Salted Watermelon Energy Chews, Cheddar Flavored Corn
Dinner · D10Stuffing Mix with Turkey and Cranberries, Turkey Spam, Chocolate Chip Waffles
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Crew notes
- ▸Keep Miranda short. Baldy prep is the priority today.
- ▸Baldy day starts tonight — water, gear, food, layers, and sleep matter.
- ▸Eat a full dinner. Get to sleep early. Extra early wake up time for Baldy summit.
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Crew leader notes
Watch for
- ▸Spending too long at Miranda pass-through
- ▸Loose or incomplete Baldy plan
- ▸Under-eating before summit day
Crew leader focus
Arrive at Black Horse Creek with time for Baldy prep. Confirm water, route, clothing, snacks, rain gear, and turnaround standard. Protect sleep.
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Map
Route map
413 points · 5.2 mi
36.6057, -105.188836.6118, -105.1176