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Summit of the Manitou Incline

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Summit of the Manitou Incline

Highlight • Summit

Summit of the Manitou Incline

Name: Summit of the Manitou Incline
Rating: 2

Recommended by 14 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Pike National Forest

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Location: El Paso County, Colorado, United States

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1. Manitou Incline & Bar Trail loop — Manitou Springs

7.07km

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580m

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

10.2km

04:20

580m

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

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

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Tips

Tyler Sanders

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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Summit of the Manitou Incline

1. Manitou Incline & Bar Trail loop — Manitou Springs

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