Place to visit
Philmont Scout Ranch, United States: what it is and when to go
Philmont Scout Ranch is a Large ranch for youth high adventure in New Mexico, US in United States (Rayado), at 1,985 m above sea level. Interests: Museums and art, Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is July to September, a short season because of the altitude. In June there are 14 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 32. It has articles in 18 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Large ranch for youth high adventure in New Mexico, US · Museums and art, Nature, Wildlife
- Where
- United States · State Road 21, 87729, Rayado
- Elevation
- 1,985 m
- Best time
- July to September.
- Nearest airport
- LAX Los Angeles, 1,256 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Jun-Aug 08:00-17:00
- Website
- philmontscoutranch.org
- Run by
- Philmont Scout Ranch
- Coordinates
- 36.36575, -104.9305
What it is and where
Philmont Scout Ranch is a Large ranch for youth high adventure in New Mexico, US in United States (Rayado), at 1,985 m above sea level. It has articles in 18 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 36.36575, -104.9305; the nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, Los Angeles), 1,256 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- Philmont Scout Ranch
It is one of the Museums and art, Nature and Wildlife places in United States. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Philmont Scout Ranch is July to September, and the season is short because it sits at 1,985 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October.
- JanBetter not9:47
- FebBetter not10:40
- MarBetter not11:43
- AprBetter not12:56
- MayBetter not13:56
- JunPossible14:28
- JulBest time14:15
- AugBest time13:23
- SepBest time12:13
- OctPossible11:03
- NovBetter not10:02
- DecBetter not9:32
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 32. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Museums and art | July to September | June and October |
| Nature | July to September | June and October |
| Wildlife | July to September | June and October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Philmont Scout Ranch has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United States
To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United States checklist. Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Kit Carson MesaMountain in New Mexico, United States of America2.2 km
- Tooth of TimeMountain in New Mexico, United States11 km
- St. James HotelHistoric hotel15 km
- Mount PhillipsMountain in New Mexico, United States of America24 km
- Ocate PeakMountain in United States of America24 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United States guide.
More in United States: Museums and art
- Metropolitan Museum of Art: art museum in New York City, United States
- Museum of Modern Art: art museum in Manhattan in New York City, New York, United States
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: music museum in Cleveland, Ohio, United States
- Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum: art museum in New York, New York
- National Gallery of Art: national art museum in Washington, D.C
- American Museum of Natural History: natural history museum in Manhattan, New York
Every United States place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Philmont Scout Ranch?
It is a Large ranch for youth high adventure in New Mexico, US in United States. It has articles in 18 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Philmont Scout Ranch?
July to September, and it is worth checking carefully: at 1,985 m the season is shorter than lower down. In June there are 14 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 32.
How do you get to Philmont Scout Ranch?
The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 1,256 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Kit Carson Mesa, Tooth of Time, St. James Hotel. The rest is in the United States guide.
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