Historic Crystal Park

The purpose of this blog is to put historical photos, documents and information regarding Crystal Park on the web for the enjoyment and education of Crystal Park residents and other interested parties. Present-day Crystal Park is a 2000 acre gated mountain community located above Manitou Springs, Colorado. In prior times, Crystal Park was a well-known tourist attraction; now, it's a beautiful place to live. Click on "Older Posts" to see all the information and photos. Click on the photos.

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Crystal Park Auto Trip Photos

On the middle switchback

On the turntable at Inspiration Point

Earlier view of car on the turntable, with Pikes Peak in the background.
Today there are many large trees that completely block this view.

Approaching the Gateway

View downhill to Wildwood.

The lower switchback

On Crystal Park Rd. between Lone Pine and present-day Lower Sun Valley Rd.

Taken from above Wildwood looking toward Sugarloaf Mt.

Taken from the slope of Sunrise Peak above the Gateway. Snowplow Rock visible on the left

View from the "Thumb" toward "The Gateway". The verbiage below goes with this photo.

Winter Tour

View of Manitou from above the turntable (visible in foreground)