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Manitou Incline to step 1800 & Bar Trail loop — Manitou Springs

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Manitou Incline to step 1800 & Bar Trail loop — Manitou Springs

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Manitou Incline to step 1800 & Bar Trail loop — Manitou Springs

00:48

4.49km

330m

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 11, 2024

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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

Barr Trail Bailout (Manitou Incline)

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This point is commonly known as the bailout spot, where Bar 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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1.13 km

Barr Trail: Step 1800 to Trailhead

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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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3.00 km

Ruxton Creek Waterfall

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A short distance from Barr 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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4.49 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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2.59 km

1.03 km

606 m

233 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.06 km

351 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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