Itinerary 2
Challenging 65.6 miles
Hiking time: 37:17
Elevation gain/loss
+16,008 gain / -16,694 loss
Day 5 Details
6.8 miles Time: 4:32
Gain: 2,483 ft Loss: 1,072 ft
One of the more scenic hikes at Philmont: hike through Hidden Valley and enjoy the views from Window Rock; after visting Waite Phillips' Hunting Lodge, hike up the Cimarroncito Creek valley through some amazing rock formations.
The alternate route through Cimarroncito is not recommended — see the route page for details.
On the Way
Hidden Valley and Window Rock are not to be missed.
Stop at Hunting Lodge for a cabin tour.
Destination Info
Cyphers Mine is a with gold panning, mine tour, blacksmithing, and Stomp. Showers available.