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The Incline is famous for its sweeping views and steep grade, with an average grade of 45% (24°) and as steep as 68% (34°) in places, [2] making it a fitness challenge for locals of the Colorado Springs area. The incline gains 2,011 feet (613 m) of elevation in 0.88 miles (1.42 km) horizontal.
The Manitou Incline averaged almost a 40% grade, gaining 2,011 feet (613 m) in elevation over a length of approximately 1 mile (1.6 km), with the maximum grade being 68%. The Manitou Incline was initially built in 1907 for use in the construction of city water lines and a hydroelectric plant.
The Manitou Incline was built in 1907 to support the Hydro-Electric Plant operations. Materials were transported uphill to build pipelines on Pikes Peak. When the construction project was completed, the trail was converted to a cable car attraction to take visitors to the top of Mount Manitou, where there was a picnic area and refreshment stand.
Pages in category "Manitou Springs, Colorado" The following 35 pages are in this category, out of 35 total. ... Manitou Incline; Manitou Mineral Springs; Pikes Peak ...
Manitou Springs is a home rule municipality located at the foot of Pikes Peak in western El Paso County, Colorado, United States. The town was founded for its natural mineral springs. The town was founded for its natural mineral springs.
Mount Manitou Park, Manitou Springs, Colorado, a former summit park accessed using the Manitou Incline funicular railway Topics referred to by the same term This disambiguation page lists articles about distinct geographical locations with the same name.
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Lower station house of the Park Hill Incline Railway, Yonkers, New York. Beacon, Mount Beacon Incline Railway (1902–1972; 1975–1978) Lake George, Prospect Mountain Cable Incline Railway (1895–1903) [20] Niagara Falls, Prospect Park Incline Railway (1847–1907) Palenville, Otis Elevating Railway (1892–1918)