"Sorry for the long trip report. This is a victory trip report! My goal has been reached! In the summer of 2005, I set out to hike all the highest 184 mountain peaks in New Mexico. My goal kept expanding to include the highest 102 major mountain peaks in New Mexico, all the thirteen and twelve-thousand-foot peaks (83), all the eleven-thousand-foot peaks (75) and all the upper ten-thousand-foot peaks (26). After 16 years I reached my goal on September 18, 2021 at 3:40 PM, hiking Mount Phillips on Philmont Scout land!! New Mexico and I have the same birthday, a kindred spirit. I know this quest has not been done in the history of New Mexico and I am in awe to have seen this state’s gorgeous high country from almost every angle. To share this state’s beautiful high country with others, I have taken over 25,000 pictures, logged trip reports and GPS treks, many times showing the way not to go. (I have over 100 other peaks that were not part of this goal.) *(See note below) My Final Four Story………… About 10 years ago I had all 5 of the Philmont peaks planned out. I was going to come in from the Cimarron highway, hike Toby peak, then the 5 on Philmont land and spend 2 nights out. ..." — Phil-Robinson • Sep 18, 2021

"The peak is on the boundary of Philmont Boyscout Ranch and the Colin Nesbitt WMA. Access from Philmont is limited to boyscouts and staff only. Access from Cimarron State Park/Colin Nesbitt WMA requires a day use pass obtainable at a Cimarron State Park pay station for $5. This pass allows access to Cimarron State Park and both the north and south areas of Colin Nesbitt WMA. The Colin Nesbitt WMA is a New Mexico administered wildlife management area. Route I used: US-64 to Cimarron State Park; then Clear Creek Trail (trailhead at MM-292) to the northern ridge of Tolby Peak, then bushwhacked up and over Tolby Peak to Clear Creek Pack Trail then to the summit of Phillips. Bushwhacking beyond the Clear Creek Trail involves steep rocky terrain with deadfall regardless of the route taken. An alternative hike: from Tolby Creek TH, take the Tolby Meadows Trail to the Clear Creek Pack Trail. This route is long and would likely require at least one overnight stay. Note about the Colin Nesbit WMA. Access requires a day pass or other NM issued license plus the state imposes restrictions during hunting seasons. Go to the following website and click "Colin Nesbitt WMA " for a ..." — fredbrown585 • Sep 25, 2017