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The+COPE+program+here+is+second+to+none%3b+a+must+if+you+are+sending+a+unit+to+Philmont+from+the+Capital+Area%2e++The+property+has+not+been+developed+as+promised+above%2c+due+to+the+presence+of+an+endangered+species%2c+but+has+about+25+miles+of+hiking+trail%2c+a+pavillion%2c+a+parking+lot%2c+and+the+COPE+course%2e++This+is+arguably+the+most+attractive+BSA+owned+property+in+the+area+and+is+a+great+venue+for+older+scouts+and+venturers+to+get+LNT+camping%2c+hiking%2c+and+COPE+experience%2e%0d%0a