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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]
Maximum elevation Maximum grade [c] Road surface [d] Route [e] Coordinates [f] Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway [q] 14,140 feet 4,310 m [k] 15% Asphalt
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.
[7] [b] Fountain Creek and its tributaries flow through Woodland Park, Green Mountain Falls, Palmer Lake, Monument, Manitou Springs, Colorado Springs, and Pueblo. [1]: 4 Fountain Creek's elevation ranges from 14,115 to 4,640 feet (4,302 to 1,414 m) from Pikes Peak to where it meets the Arkansas River in Pueblo.
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