Has anyone heard of starting in the Peloncillos along the New Mexico Arizona border going northbound? From what I hear, it is a nice mountain range and much of it is on Forest Service land. You could angle up to the Pyramids south of Lordsburg and the distance would be pretty much the same as starting from Crazy Cook. Maybe a few more miles but beautiful country. Might be some private land issues or Border Patrol issues but thought I would put it out there for discussion.
Bartman