Manitou Incline, Rail trail in Manitou Springs, Colorado, US.
The Manitou Incline stretches 0.88 miles upward with 2,744 wooden steps, reaching an elevation gain of 2,011 feet on the eastern slope of Rocky Mountain.
The trail began operation in 1907 as a funicular railway for water tank access, continuing service until a rock slide damaged the infrastructure in 1990.
The trail draws 250,000 annual visitors who challenge themselves on the steep grade, making it a central feature of Colorado's outdoor recreation community.
Visitors need advance reservations to access the trail and should plan their descent using the connecting Barr Trail rather than going back down the steps.
The steepest sections of the incline reach a 68-percent grade, creating one of North America's most vertically challenging hiking experiences.
Location: Colorado
GPS coordinates: 38.85680,-104.93200
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:14
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