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The Manitou Springs Incline, also known as the Manitou Incline or simply the Incline, ... The incline gains 2,011 feet (613 m) of elevation in 0.88 miles ...
The high elevation trail with a long sustained grade is rated more difficult by the U.S. Forest Service. [1] With a 7,800 feet (2,400 m) elevation gain to reach the summit, the Colorado Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau states that it is an advanced trail and is the most difficult trail in the Pikes Peak region. [2]
Elevation [s] Trail Coordinates [f] Electric Pass [u] 13,494 feet 4,113 m Elkhead Pass: 13,245 feet 4,037 m ...
Elevation [6] 1,922 m (6,306 ft) ... Manitou Springs is a home rule municipality located at the foot of Pikes Peak in western El Paso County, ... Manitou Incline, ...
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 trailhead is just past the cog railway depot in Manitou Springs. Visitors can walk, hike, or bike the trail. Although the Barr Trail is rated only Class 1, it is a long and arduous hike with nearly 8,000 ft (2,400 m) of elevation gain, and a 13 mi (21 km) trip one-way.
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