Regarding equipment, the rangers can supply you a backpack, pack cover, and sleeping pad if needed. Philmont supplies all cooking gear. Bring bowl, spork, and cup. Remember to bring multiple drinking bottles. Any bottle that has been used for anything other than water is a smellable and has to go up in the Oops Bag to keep it away from bears. PASS provides an equipment gear to bring.
No need for fancy boots since hiking distance is not long. Only one stream will need to be crossed. Usually can jump across it unless it has been raining.
And, if you forget to bring anything,