The Crestone Eagle (August 2015, p C-8) published a map of biking routes. I am including it since it offers a number of new routes or variations of old routes. Double clicking or double tapping should bring up a readable image.
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The Crestone Eagle (August 2015, p C-8) published a map of biking routes. I am including it since it offers a number of new routes or variations of old routes. Double clicking or double tapping should bring up a readable image.
Link to Salida Mountain Trails
Salida is a fast hour north of Crestone. I availed myself of a mountain biking clinic held by Absolute Bikes and went mountain biking on single track for the first time. Absolute Bikes features prominently, as does Salida, in the Ride the Divide film (see Netflix).
The mountain bikers of the town have put a lot of work in trail development. The maps above show the trail system which is right above the town and right below the town, really easy to get to.
If your a mountain biker and in the Crestone area, it is definitely worth checking out. A good base of operations is Absolute Bikes. The bikers working at Absolute Bikes know their stuff. They rent mountain bikes and will also provide guidance to the trails. Ask for Earl or Shawn.
Close to Absolute Bikes Is a pump track, which looks like a BMX track, or a track with moguls. You can go over there and practice mountain biking skills like pumping, turns, etc. in a safe way.
There is a place to eat or have a beer or coffee on the river right next to Absolute Bikes.
I haven't checked into it yet, but there are shuttles up to trails further up in the mountains, including access to the Divide Trail.
Find out about shuttles and the Monarch Crest trails here.
Loop West to Northwest of Crestone
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1. Starting at the Information Kiosk at the entrance of to the Baca Grande, proceed to County Road 66T on County Road T.
2. Turn right onto 66T and follow it towards the mountains.
3. At the Y near the mountains, turn sharply south towards Crestone.
4. Ride around Crestone for a refreshment at the Bliss, Shambhala Cafe, or the Farm Table.
The Crestone CenterThe end of line. You can turn back to return to Crestone. Veer left and bike the steep grade to the second large stupa. Turn right to continue on the Loop around the Baca Grande.
is the home of the Shumei International Institute (SII), a newly established non-profit corporation created to promote spiritual growth through interfaith activities, the practice of Natural Agriculture, and the sponsorship of cultural events.
Similar to Shumei’s Kishima Island in Japan, the Crestone Center will serve as a retreat for Shumei’s members. The site also will be an international venue for cultural, environmental, spiritual, and interfaith activities. In addition, symposia focusing on Shumei’s special concern with art*, spirituality*, and the environment* will be hosted at this facility.
The Loop starts here.
Some sandy patches past Shumei. The road is also a bit rougher.
Turning off the Spiritual Highway, as we go by the German house, the road is blocked by big rocks. Your bike can pass though. This is private property so quickly and quietly traverse the slope to the road below.