Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to confirm my reservation again?
No. Paypal will send you a payment confirmation. Then, you’re good to go.

Where is the NOBO shuttle pickup spot?
The Lordsburg McDonalds

Are water caches included in the price of the shuttle?
Yes . You could also donate to the CDTC for their great trail efforts.

Where are the five official water cache boxes?
Cache 1: Sheridan Canyon cache box, FarOut mile 14.1, 31.6124 N, 108.31332 W
Cache 2: Highway 81 cache box, FarOut mile 25.5, 31.73388 N, 108.41075 W
Cache 3: Highway 9 cache box, FarOut mile 45, 31.96518 N, 108.43988 W
Cache 4: Highway 113 cache box, FarOut mile 57.9, 32.08053 N, 108.55637 W
Cache 5: Animas Rd. water cache box, FarOut mile 78.2, 2.26283 N, 108.74166 W

Is it possible for me to get fuel?
We stop at the Hachita Store for fuel purchases, coffee, last minute snacks.

Will we be able to order food at McDonalds before the shuttle takes off?
If the McDonalds opens on time.

Is there a safe place I can park my vehicle in Lordsburg?
The Econolodge might be able to help you out.

Can I leave garbage with you in the truck?
Yes. Nothing too excessive, please.

Do I need to bring my own water to start the trail?
Yes. We recommend starting with 3 Liters. Pack electrolytes too.

What if I have to cancel at the last minute?
We require at least 14 days notice in order to issue a refund.

Is it possible for me to change my start date?
14 days before, and depending on availability.

Why isn’t is letting me order two seats?
One order per hiker. Different names and email addresses, please.

How far in advance should I make reservations?
Due to a significant increase in hikers, weeks in advance.

Can I be put on a waitlist?
There isn’t a waitlist. All availability is on our calendar.

Any last minute cancellations?
All availability is listed on our calendar.

Think you should have received a refund and didn’t?
Please contact us for refunds. PayPal doesn’t automatically do it.

Whats the best way would be to get myself to Crazy Cook?
Take a flight into Tuscon and a Greyhound to Lordsburg

There’s a time-zone change from Arizona to New Mexico?
Yes. Make sure your clocks update!

How far is it from Lordsburg to the border?
About 3 hours one way, depending on road conditions

Can I have the monument photos you took?
Check @campcrazycook on Instagram periodically

Do you run a shuttle for southbound hikers in November?
Not yet. Working on it.

How many hikers are in each shuttle?
Just four per vehicle. No Pets.

Can I bring my dog?
No Pets. This is the rental agency’s policy.

Can I bring my service dog?
We will arrange a private shuttle for service dogs if needed.

Can you accept a resupply parcel?
The Lordsburg Post Office can help you with that.

Do you offer rides to Silver City?
We can do that! Let us know when.

Still have a question we couldn’t answer here?
Feel free to contact us