Crestone, Spiritual town in Saguache County, Colorado, United States.
Crestone sits at 2,415 meters elevation at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, where North and South Crestone creeks meet.
George Adams established the settlement in 1880, initiating mining operations that influenced early development before the town shifted toward spiritual pursuits.
The town contains multiple religious centers, including Tibetan Buddhist temples, a Hindu temple, and a Carmelite monastery within its small boundaries.
Visitors can access hiking trails into the Sangre de Cristo Wilderness from the Willow Lake trailhead, which connects to extensive mountain paths.
The settlement maintains a population of 141 residents while hosting numerous spiritual retreats and centers that draw practitioners from across the globe.
Location: Saguache County
Inception: 1880
Elevation above the sea: 2,415 m
Website: http://townofcrestone.org
Website: http://townofcrestone.org
GPS coordinates: 37.99579,-105.69976
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:55
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