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Manitou Springs

Manitou Incline & Bar Trail loop — Manitou Springs

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United States
Colorado
El Paso County
Manitou Springs

Manitou Incline & Bar Trail loop — Manitou Springs

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Manitou Incline & Bar Trail loop — Manitou Springs

03:13

7.07km

580m

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

You'll start your adventure on the famous Manitou Incline, a trail built on the remains of …

Last updated: October 3, 2025

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204 m

Manitou Incline Trailhead

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This marks the beginning of the 2,768 steps, which will lead you through almost 2,000 feet of elevation change in less than a mile. The climb is extremely challenging, so …

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861 m

Northern Incline Return Trail at Step 1300

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At step 1300, you have the option to take a hard dirt trail back down rather than going down on the steps if you choose not to reach the summit. …

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1.10 km

Manitou Incline Bailout Point (Barr Trail Intersection)

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This point is commonly known as the bailout spot, where Barr Trail intersects with the Incline. From here, you have approximately 1,000 more steps remaining, making it your final opportunity to exit the incline before reaching the summit.

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1.31 km

False Summit of the Manitou Incline

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Do not be fooled by the false summit ahead. Although it may appear to be the top as you ascend, remember that beyond this point, you still have another 500 …

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1.54 km

Summit of the Manitou Incline

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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 …

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1.55 km

Manitou Incline Connector Trail

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From the summit, this short trail connects to the Bar Trail, which provides the option to either descend back to the trailhead or continue on to summit Pikes Peak.

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2.50 km

Barr Trail: Incline Summit to Step 1800

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This section of Barr Trail features a series of switchbacks that offer stunning views of the valley, as well as numerous beautiful boulders along the way. The trail surface is …

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3.60 km

View of Garden of the Gods from Barr Trail

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This section of Barr Trail starts at the Trailhead and connects to step 1800 of the Manitou Incline. From there, it continues either to the summit of the Incline or …

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5.47 km

Ruxton Creek Waterfall

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A short distance from Bar Trail, this smaller waterfall from Ruxton Creek is worth the detour. It's not well-known and is less traveled in the area, making it a hidden …

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5.66 km

View of Colorado Springs from Barr Trail

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This section of the trail extends from the Barr Trail Trailhead to 1/2 Mile, where there's a quick detour to see Ruxton Creek if you want to get an up …

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7.07 km

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4.75 km

1.56 km

434 m

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943 m

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