Workout Description

Free reservations are required to enjoy this hike.

Notes & suggestions from “303 Magazine”:

• “Even though it is just under a mile up, Manitou Incline increases to 2,000 feet. The climb gets intense, so make sure you’re prepared to take it on.”
• Pack only the essentials
• Parking: To park your car near the trailhead, it will cost you anywhere between $10 and $20. If you’re a cheapskate like me, park down near the Manitou Pool and take the free shuttle up to the trailhead. You can also park downtown for $1 per hour and walk up to the trailhead. Keep in mind that walk is all uphill before you even start The Incline.
• Before you start, apply bug spray and apply plenty of sunscreen, and stretch
• Set your own pace (this could take up to three hours) – “Try not to stop. But if you do, don’t worry”
• Watch your footing
• If it’s getting too tough, you can bail out 2/3 of the way up at the Barr Trail intersection
• Beware of the false summit (you can’t see the top from some sections and may think you’re almost done when you still have a few hundred steps to climb)
• You can take Barr Trail back down (this is a long switchback trail)

Read the article about Manitou Incline Hike from “303 Magazine” here: https://303magazine.com/2017/06/manitou-springs-incline-tips-photos/