How long is The Incline (Manitou Springs)?

3.8 miles, out & back, with about 2,000 feet of elevation gain — roughly 2 hr 16 min at a steady pace.

How hard is The Incline (Manitou Springs)?

It's rated Hard. a relentless railway-tie stairclimb

Where is The Incline (Manitou Springs)?

The Incline (Manitou Springs) is in Colorado. a relentless railway-tie stairclimb

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The Incline (Manitou Springs)

Colorado

Distance3.8 mi

Est. time~2 hr 16 min

Elevation gain↗ 2,000 ft

RouteOut & back

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The Incline (Manitou Springs) is a hard 3.8-mile out & back hike in Colorado with about 2,000 ft of elevation gain. a relentless railway-tie stairclimb.

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