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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 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]
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.
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.
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In 1891 the canyon had one spring, the Ute-Iron spring, [20] Near the depot there were three mineral springs in 1913: Ute-Iron, Little Chief, and Ouray springs. [21] near the Iron Springs Hotel. [22] The current Manitou Mineral Springs on Ruxton Avenue are Iron Spring and Twin Spring. [23] [24
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The Rampart Range is delineated by the South Platte River on the north and Manitou Springs and Woodland Park on the south. The western border is formed by faults along the South Platte River and Trout Creek. The eastern border of the range is the steep, faulted escarpment down to the Colorado Piedmont. In total, the range is 44 miles (71 km ...