An edition of Crestone: Gateway to the Higher Realms
(2011)
Crestone: Gateway to the Higher Realms
by James P. McCalpin
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The historic mining town of Crestone lies nestled at the foot of Colorado’s Sangre de Cristo (Blood of Christ) Mountains. The
hamlet has long been the gateway for hikes and climbs into the rugged Fourteeners of the Crestone Group. But in the past four decades Crestone has also evolved into a more metaphysical gateway: to religious retreats, monasteries, yoga ashrams, nature-based fine art, ”green” building, and sustainable lifestyles. Crestone resident Jim McCalpin leads you through the physical and metaphysical attractions of the Crestone-Baca area. The magic of Crestone is how it all blends together; earth, sky, mind, rock, water, spirit.
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Crestone: Gateway to the Higher Realms
2011, Crestone Science Center
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0983538204 9780983538202
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Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION; Crestone As A Gateway 7
Scope of This Guidebook 9
Getting Here 10
Updated Information 11
PART 1—THE PHYSICAL REALM
2. THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT OF CRESTONE & VICINITY 13
Geography 13
Climate 15
Flora and Life Zones 19
Hydrology 28
Geology 33
3. THE SANGRE DE CRISTO WILDERNESS AREA
(Rio Grande National Forest) 42
Campgrounds 45
Planning for a Safe Hike 45
Trailheads & Trails 49
COLOR TRAIL MAPS (Plates 1-6) 50
San Isabel Trail (Forest Trail 858) 62
North Crestone Trail (Forest Trail 744) 68
South Crestone Trail (Forest Trail 860) 72
Willow Creek Trail (Forest Trail 865) 75
Cottonwood Creek trail 80
Deadman Creek trail 86
Pole Creek Trail (Forest Trail 878) 88
4. GREAT SAND DUNES NATIONAL PARK & PRESERVE 90
Liberty Road (North Entrance to Great Sand Dunes National
Park & Preserve) 90
Sand Creek Trail (Forest Trail 743) 95
Over the Dunes 96
5. MOUNTAIN CLIMBING 98
The Sandstone Peaks 103
The Conglomerate Peaks 108
Peaks of Granitic Rocks 119
6. THE BACA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 123
A Place for Wildlife, Not For People 123
What’s In the Refuge? 125
Where’s The Herd? 128
7. THE CRESTONE-BACA AREA; YOUR BASE CAMP
FOR ADVENTURE 130
Shelter From the Storm--Lodgings in the Crestone-Baca 132
Fine Victuals—Restaurants 132
From the Vault—Banks and ATMs 134
Moseyin’ Around—Ground Transportation 134
Picnic in the Park—Public Parks 135
The Saturday Night Bath—Laundry and Showers 136
Smoke Signals—News and Telecommunications 136
Doctorin’—Medical Services 137
Keeping the Sabbath—Churches 138
Readin’, Writin, and ‘Rithmatic—Schools 138
Just the Facts, Ma’am—Demographics 139
Thy Brother’s Keeper--Community Services 141
8. ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS 144
Biking 144
Birdwatching 148
Fishing, Golf, and Tennis 152
Hikes and Walks on the Valley Floor 153
Horse Riding 156
Jeeping 156
Rainy Day Activities 157
Photography 158
Primitive Skills Camp 158
Shooting 159
Swimming and Soaking 159
Tours (Driving & Walking) 159
Special Events 162
Watching Wildlife 164
Winter Activities 166
9. THE COMMUNITIES OF CRESTONE-BACA 169
The Community of Spiritual Centers 175
Tibetan Buddhist 179
Bhutanese Buddhist 185
Zen Buddhist 186
Bon 189
Hindu 190
Christian 192
Independent Centers 193 Religious Monuments: Stupas, the Ziggurat, Stone Circles,
and Labyrinths 194
The Paranormal Community: UFOs, Extraterrestrials,
and Ancient Stone Structures 198
The Community of Healers 202
The Community of Artists 203
The Community of Builders 205
Building a Sustainable Future 207
PART 3—TIMELINES AND TRIVIA
10. HISTORICAL TIMELINE OF THE CRESTONE-BACA AREA 212
Prior to 1880 212
1870-1886; The First Mining Boom and Bust 217
The Crestone Mining District 220
The El Dorado Mining District 221
1887-1903; The Second (Big) Mining Boom 225
1904-1938; Mining Yields Dwindle; Cows Rule 230
1939-1971; The Baca Ranch and Quiet Years 232
1972-1977; The Baca Grande Subdivision 232
1978-1985; The Strongs Reinvent the Baca 233
1986-1994; The Water War #1 234
1995-2003; Water War #2, and “Water is Gold” 235
2004-present; Feds Buy the Ranch; and Drill, Baby, Drill 236
Appendix 1. CHECKLIST FOR HIKING AND CAMPING 238
Appendix 2. ACCIDENT STATISTICS FOR THE HIGH PEAKS 240
Appendix 3. HUNTING NEAR CRESTONE 241
Appendix 4. REFERENCES 244
Appendix 5. SUBJECT INDEX 252
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