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Manitou Springs Incline, Manitou Springs

4.8
#1 of 11 in Trails in El Paso County
Must see · Water Body · Hiking Trail
Tourist cog railway turned 1 mile, 2,000 ft. elevation gain workout, the Incline is the ultimate challenge for outdoor enthusiasts. The Incline is still considered private property, hike at your own risk.

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  • By Evelyn V
    As the signs warn, this is an extreme workout at very high altitude that can result in health risks in some populations. We are 27 and 33 y/o who are moderately active without altitude experience. It....  more »
  • By LynetteWicks
    So happy I got to experience this memorable hike up these 2768 railties! I’m a 52 year old, fit woman, who lives at altitude in NM, and I found this climb VERY challenging. It took me 1:17 to...  more »
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