Has anyone ever climbed the Manitou incline in Manitou Springs, CO?

2016-11-09T22:21:04-05:00

Response by Col Rebecca Lorraine made Nov 9 at 2016 10:29 PM

2016-11-09T22:29:40-05:00

No, have you????

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 10 at 2016 4:10 AM

2016-11-10T04:10:53-05:00

Yep, that thing is no joke.

Response by Capt Tom Brown made Nov 10 at 2016 7:10 AM

2016-11-10T07:10:27-05:00

Hope you are in shape before going all the way out there.
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Manitou Incline Trail Info

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Response by SSgt Shawn Springsteen made Nov 10 at 2016 10:45 AM

2016-11-10T10:45:46-05:00

Yes, numerous times. FYI, I believe it's closed for repair through mid-Dec 2016.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 10 at 2016 8:07 PM

2016-11-10T20:07:33-05:00

It's pretty much a very long staircase with giant steps. It gains over 2000 ft in about a mile. It helps if you are acclimated to the elevation because starts at around 6500 ft and goes to almost 8600 ft. If you're a flatlander you might struggle a bit. I thought I was in pretty good shape but it almost broke me off. It was my first visit to CO and I'd only been there a few days at that point. It was definitely a lesson in humility.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 11 at 2016 2:34 AM

2016-11-11T02:34:50-05:00

Ah yes the Incline! So hard but so rewarding, it's a great view at the top.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 13 at 2016 9:10 AM

2016-11-13T09:10:27-05:00

It's a challenging climb, but there are a places you can pull off to the side to catch your breath. You can get down from the top of The Incline taking an alternate trail that's not nearly as steep and views are phenomenal. You don't have to be super fit to make it up, but it sure makes it easier. :-)