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El Paso County

Summit of the Manitou Incline

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Colorado
El Paso County

Summit of the Manitou Incline

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Summit of the Manitou Incline

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    Location: El Paso County, Colorado, United States

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    1. Manitou Incline & Bar Trail loop — Manitou Springs

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    Climb 2,768 railroad tie steps up a historic incline for sweeping Colorado Springs views.

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    2. Top of Manitou Incline via Bar Trail — Manitou Springs

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    Tackle Colorado's legendary Manitou Incline, a former cable car track turned steep hiking challenge.

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    3. The Manitou Incline — Manitou Springs

    3.30km

    01:59

    550m

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    Brutal 2,768-step climb up old railway ties to summit views over Colorado Springs.

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    July 10, 2023

    Be prepared to take a few moments to catch your breath and recover when you reach the summit. Afterward, you'll be rewarded with a stunning view of Colorado Springs and the Front Range. If you have the opportunity to start on an early ascent for sunrise, the additional effort will be rewarded.

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      Elevation 2,600 m

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      Location: El Paso County, Colorado, United States

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