Bail out points. Take a break Beware the false summit. Take the Barr Trail back down. Where do I park for the Manitou Incline? Online Reservations available here. What should I wear? Sturdy shoes and breathable athletic wear. Make sure to wear sunscreen and pack plenty of water!
How long does it take to do the hike? It takes the average person 2 hours to hike up the Incline. Where do I make reservations? Can I bring my dog? No pets are allowed on the trail. What are the hours? Your resource. Order a free guide If you're ready to start planning your ultimate adventure, there's no better place to start than our free Vacation Planner.
Send me a guide. Chat with us Have a burning question you need answered now? Send us a message. Sign up today. Call 1. Order your free official visitor guide. Facebook Twitter Youtube Instagram Pinterest. Plan your trip. Followed Breathe in and out technique. Helped to some extent. Worth for time and effort. Spectacular view. The trail was a challenge, but the views were more than worth it! I made a reservation free to catch the sunrise.
I started out at my normal hiking pace and got winded very quickly. The views on the Barr trail back down are also gorgeous. But it was worth it!!! Very tough. Like koko trail in Hawaii. Harder though. Took an hour to get to top.
If you park at Hiawatha and take the shuttle make sure you bring a mask. Very challenging workout to the top with a nice relaxing hike down the switchbacks. Bring more water than you think you need! And if you park at the Hiawatha Gardens parking lot you can get a shuttle to the trail from there , definitely stop at the Tava food truck next to the lot. The food was amazing and soooo needed after that workout. Use Navigator in the AllTrails app and join the other outdoor explorers who have completed this trail.
The Incline Trail hard Length 6. The Incline Trail requires a free reservation to enter. Imagine climbing a rough uneven set of stairs that's a mile long. There are three bail out points, the last one is about half way up that will put you on Barr Trail. Beware of the false summit just past the last bail out. Once you're at the top it is recommended that you turn south and hike or run back down Barr Trail hiking down the Incline is not encouraged.
The view from the top over Colorado Springs is worth the effort. This is a great trail for training and it is what most people use it for. Please note that while dogs are allowed on other trails in the area, they are not allowed on the Incline Trail. All users are required to make a free reservation online before their hike. The reservations will help staff manage the volume of people on the Incline at any given time. Reservations are open seven days in advance.
Be sure to bring your confirmation, either on your phone or printed. Reservations are available 6 a. You can reserve more than one slot at a time, however, please only reserve days and times you plan to use. You may also reserve a time slot for another user, but please limit group reservations to four hikers per time slot.
Up to 45 reservations are available for each minute time slot. Reservations are for the time you will arrive at the Incline; you do not need to reserve sessions for the amount of time you will spend on the trail. Incline Parking Plan to arrive in time to find parking and allow plenty of time to get to the base on the Incline.
Proof of parking from one of these locations must be presented during check-in at the base of the Incline. Please remember to take a picture of your parking receipt to show the Incline Attendant.
Reservations recommended. Where not to park: Incline users are not allowed to park in Barr Lot. You will not be granted access to the Incline if you park in Barr Lot. Parking along Ruxton Avenue and Winter St. Parking on Ruxton Avenue and Winter St. Park at the Barr Trail trailhead. There is limited parking there so if you can't find a spot you'll need to park on the side of the street.
Be careful not to park at the cog railway or at the resteraunt, they will tow your car. Go south through Manitou springs. Turn south left at ruxton ave the round about and go to the end of the road.
If you get started early, you may need a light jacket. We saw many hikers wearing sneakers on the incline, and it can be safe and more comfortable to wear sneakers. A first aid kit is a must to have with you, just in case. You never know what might happen on the way — or the way down the Incline.
Adequate preparation the night before you hike can significantly improve your experience on the incline. Here are some tips we recommend to make your experience the best it can be.
Getting to the Incline the day of and finding parking is pretty easy. Coming from Denver, just head south on I until you get to exit US Take this exit towards the mountains to the Manitou Avenue exit. The free shuttle will also bring you back to the parking lot to get your car when you come down off the incline.
When you arrive at the base of the Incline, be sure to pace yourself. I recommend getting into a good rhythm and switching which leg is leading as you make your way up. And take breaks often. Pro tip: The railroad ties that make up the stairs are rugged and often very irregular. People of all ages make the attempt on the incline and we saw plenty of ambitious kids and teens along the way.
In fact, I bailed off the incline at the 1, step mark. There is absolutely no shame in bailing out on the incline. The important thing is to protect and listen to your body. There are lots of switchbacks and loose rocks, so bear that in mind as you are pacing yourself up the incline. Take plenty of water. Wear sunscreen and sunglasses. There is no shade on the Incline. Take a light jacket or long sleeve t-shirt. It gets windy at the top. After sweating your way to the top, avoid getting chilled while you soak in the view and savor the moment of your big accomplishment.
There is paid parking close to the trailhead near the Cog Railway parking lot off of Ruxton Avenue in Manitou Springs. Incline is very popular and will be crowded on weekends. Either go very early or beat the crowds and hike the Incline on a weekday.
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