What is a good time on the Manitou Incline?

Colorado Springs has many very fit athletes so there are plenty of people hiking the Manitou Incline in under 30 minutes but from what I’ve seen the average Incline hiker is making it to the top in 40 – 60 minutes. Many first timers and people from lower elevations are taking well over an hour.

How long does it take to hike up the Manitou Incline?

The Manitou Incline gains 2,000 feet in elevation from start to finish. The average grade for the trail is 45 percent and, in some places, it is as steep as 68 percent. How long does it take to summit the Manitou Incline? Depending on your fitness level and pass it may take under 30 minutes to over an hour or more.

How difficult is the Manitou Incline?

With an average incline of 41%, the Manitou Incline is one of the most challenging hikes in the Colorado Springs area. This extreme trail attracts athletes and amateurs alike. They discuss how to train for this steep hike, what to pack, and what it felt like climbing up one of Colorado’s most extreme trails.

How long does it take to finish the Incline?

It takes the average person 2 hours to hike up the Incline.

How difficult is the incline?

Is the Manitou Incline Open 2021?

The Manitou Incline is open. All users are required to make a free reservation online before their hike. You can reserve more than one slot at a time, however, please only reserve days and times you plan to use.

How many calories do you burn on the Manitou Incline?

Alternatively, you can figure that the average person burns about 440 calories per hour of hiking, so if you take two to three hours to hike the Manitou Incline, you’ll burn around 880-1320 calories during the trek.

When is the Manitou Incline going to be open?

The Manitou Incline will reopen on August 6th, 2020 after being closed for nearly 5 months under the guise of covid-19 health concerns. The Incline will be open from 6 AM until 6 PM with free reservations required. There will also be parking restrictions.

Do you need flip flops to hike Manitou Incline?

The nearest ocean is 1000 miles away, so leave your flip-flops at home. The Incline is physically strenuous. Think of the Incline like leg day at the gym; if you skip leg day, you might skip this hike. If you decide this hike isn’t for you, there are plenty of other options to get outside.

When was no trespassing sign on Manitou Incline?

Pikes Peak Sports has a Manitou Incline honor roll. The Incline Club has more official times from when they used to “run” the Incline before the No Trespassing sign was put up in June of 2000 (scroll down page to see the times).

What should I bring to Manitou Springs incline?

Worth it, but tough. Bring at least 2 bottles of water per person and at least a bag of chips for a victory snack at the top. They open pretty early, it’s nice to be finished before you get too burned (the sun is behind you as you walk in the mornings, sunscreen the back of your legs).