Fri · Jun 26 · Philmont Day 11
Trail Day 10
Trail Day 10: Clarks ForkStaffed
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What to expect
Final staffed backcountry camp. Clarks Fork is the reward — Western Lore, chuck wagon dinner, and a campfire show. Move well and you will have time for all of it. Tonight is also Tooth day prep.
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Trail metrics
7.7 mi
DISTANCE
7,600
CAMP ELEV (FT)
+2,630
GAIN (FT)
−2,510
LOSS (FT)
Cumulative · 67.4 mi · +28,960 / −28,780 ft
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Day schedule
4:30 AM
WAKE
5:30 AM
ON TRAIL
5:43 AM
SUNRISE
8:22 PM
SUNSET
First Light: 5:13 AMDark: 8:52 PM
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Elevation profile
Elevation profile
7070 – 7635 ft · 6.3 mi
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Day At A Glance
Activities
- ▸Hike to Clarks Fork
Scheduled Programs
- ▸Western Lore Program — cowboy skills, ranching history, branding, roping, and Western camp culture
- ▸Chuckwagon Dinner
- ▸Campfire Show
Opportunities
- ▸Showers may be available
- ▸Advisor coffee if available
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Meals
Breakfast · B6Old #9 Jerky Stick, Amazin Raisin Strawberry, Animal Crackers, Kodiak Crunchy Chocolate Chip Granola Bar, Cinnamon Granola
Lunch · L6Sea Salt Pita Chips, Smoked Gouda Cheese Cup, Strawberry Energy Chews, Pepperoni Sticks, Peanut Butter Chocolate Trail Mix
DinnerChuckwagon Dinner at Clarks Fork
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Crew notes
- ▸Tonight is also prep for Tooth day. Pack smart, sleep early, and lock in water plans.
- ▸Treat sunset as bedtime. The campfire ends when it ends. Get to sleep as soon as possible after.
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Crew leader notes
Watch for
- ▸Getting casual because the end feels close
- ▸Poor prep for the hardest final day
- ▸Late night at campfire affecting Tooth day wake-up
Crew leader focus
Arrive early enough for Western Lore and dinner. Lock in Tooth day plan before bed. Make sunset the bedtime target.
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Map
Route map
452 points · 6.3 mi
36.4690, -105.048436.5170, -105.0063