SPANISH PEAKS SCOUT RANCH
HIGH ADVENTURE
PROGRAM

PROGRAM

Spanish Peaks Scout Ranch offers a variety of backpacking treks. Difficulty ranges from moderate to strenuous, with daily mileage averaging 7 miles. The camp offers treks from 1 day to 9 days. Three mountains in the area are climbed . East Spanish Peak 12,683 ft. West Spanish Peak 13,610 ft. Trinchera Peak 13,568 ft. Trails circle these mountains with drop points to start/end hikes and food pickup. Trips are lead by Trail Guides crossing National Forest Land and Private Land.

If these treks seem rather tame for your Scout Troop, then check out these High Adventure treks put together by the camp director!

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WELL EQUIPPED  

Come to SPSR with a pack, sleeping bag, personal gear, and we will provide the rest. We’ll send you out with tents, stoves, cooking gear, water purifiers, and almost anything else you will need. We will supply plenty of nourishing food knowing that you will need balanced, hearty meals. Equipment and food will be divided and carried by participants in the trek.

EXPERIENCED RANGERS

The Ranger staff is very skilled in backpacking and mountain climbing. The ranger for your trek will stay with you throughout the experience. Rangers on treks are in contact with base camp using the latest radio and signal equipment. They know the peaks well and are thoroughly prepared.

1. Age 14 years or older

2. Good physical condition (this activity is very strenuous)

3. Two adults per backpacking crew (SPSR will provide one staff ranger in addition)

Be Prepared to endure the physical challenge of acclimating yourself to higher altitudes while climbing and hiking rugged terrain. Weather conditions can make things unpleasant at times. Your Ranger will help you decide on a change in plans if the weather makes your trek too difficult to continue.

50 MILER

This award can be earned in part by completing the 30-35 mile trek and then hiking to Walsenburg or La Veta. A conservation project can be completed while at camp or on the trail.

WELL PLANNED TREKS TO CHALLENGE YOU

One of the greatest advantages of the program is the ability to adapt to plans or wishes of different groups. From less experienced hikers who are looking for a taste of the backcountry, to more accomplished group’s ready to conquer multiple peaks, we are ready to accommodate you! The following is a list of the available treks. We will be happy to accommodate you if you would like to make changes or add to these itineraries.

Trek 17 Trinchera Peak drop off and pick up is 1 ½ hours from Base Camp

You will want to bring a camera on this trek. You will hike through flowered, grassy slopes to the summit at 13,517 ft. The trek will take an average of 6-7 hours to complete.

Go up 4200 ft. and look back at Base Camp! Leave SPSR at 6:30 am, following trail up north face over scree & rock slabs with some a steep up hill hike. It will take an average of 8-9 hours to complete.

Hike through broken scree up 2500 ft. to an elevation of 13,623 ft. The average time will be 6-7 hours.

Trek 27 East Spanish Peak leave from and return to Base Camp

This is designed for those completing Climbing Merit Badge. We’ll start after lunch and hike to the Miner’s Cabin where we will spend the night. Explore The Cirque and Mine Claim Area or hike to the snow! The next morning, it’s on to the peak and back down to Base Camp by mid-afternoon.

These 30 mile treks can be completed in 3, 4, 5, or 6 days. These treks all follow the basic route traveling east from camp, and around the East Spanish Peak before climbing the East Peak from the Saddle between the East and West Peak. Return to the Saddle and then proceed to climb the West Peak.

 

Treks 48, 56 West & East Spanish Peaks leave from and return to Base Camp

These 30 mile treks can be completed in 4or 5 days. Hike West to Wahatolla and uphill to the Saddle between the East and West Spanish Peaks. Climb East and West Spanish Peak.

 

Very advanced and Long Treks, Use of several different maps, Many food drop off points. Travel will be by trail and cross-country, Conservation projects and leadership program along trail, Call SPSR for more details