Mon · Jun 22 · Philmont Day 7
Trail Day 6
Trail Day 6: PueblanoStaffedBURRO PICKUP
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What to expect
Leaving Baldy country. Burro pickup at Miranda Burro Pens — the crew takes charge of a new member for the next three days. Camp tonight at Pueblano, one of Philmont's classic logging camps.
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Trail metrics
7.3 mi
DISTANCE
8,000
CAMP ELEV (FT)
+2,370
GAIN (FT)
−4,000
LOSS (FT)
Cumulative · 33.4 mi · +15,790 / −15,060 ft
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Day schedule
4:30 AM
WAKE
5:30 AM
ON TRAIL
5:42 AM
SUNRISE
8:21 PM
SUNSET
First Light: 5:11 AMDark: 8:51 PM
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Elevation profile
Elevation profile
8051 – 9564 ft · 6.6 mi
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Day At A Glance
Activities
- ▸Pick up burro at Miranda Burro Pens
- ▸Hike to Pueblano
- ▸Campfire Show
Scheduled Programs
- ▸Pick up burro @ Miranda Burro Pens
- ▸Continental Tie & Lumber Company Program — logging history, crosscut saws, tie making, and camp culture
- ▸Campfire Show
Opportunities
- ▸Miranda pass-through moments if timing allows
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Meals
Breakfast · B2Original Smoked Hickory Snack Stick, Banana Chips, RXBAR Blueberry Protein Bar, Caramel Rice Crisps, Chocolate Granola
Lunch · L2Graham Crackers, Peanut Butter & Jelly, Sweet BBQ Snack Stick, Salted Sunflower Seeds, Lemon Lime Drink Mix
Dinner · D2Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken, Cheddar Cheese Combos, Oreos
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Crew notes
- ▸Burro day changes the pace. Stay patient — the burro does not care about your schedule.
- ▸Burro gear, loading, and control are crew responsibilities. Ask staff at Miranda how they want us to handle this.
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Crew leader notes
Watch for
- ▸Burro frustration slowing the crew and morale
- ▸Burro slowing overall pace more than planned
- ▸Gear not secured correctly on burro
Crew leader focus
Manage burro pickup calmly. Assign burro handlers. Arrive at Pueblano ready for program and campfire.
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Map
Route map
545 points · 6.6 mi
36.6057, -105.187736.6249, -105.1148