Mt. Manitou Incline Base

Easily one of the toughest cardio endeavors I've ever experienced. The Incline is a mile high staircase up the mountain . Baby steps , take your time, bring water, take breaks, and go down the Barr.

Best day of my life! The incline is tough but the other climbers encourage you to keep going and motivate you! Take your time, going down is the best part! Jog it but watch out for rocks & branches

Amazing workout. Bring lots of water and take lots of pictures. Hike up the incline and then use the hiking trail to get back down. Parking near the base is $5.

Please stay well hydrated throughout the climb . And have a lot of energy bars . You will feel pale and have sickness if you don't munch on energy bars and drink water regularly.

Must be here before 7am if you want to park in the lot at the base. After 7 just park in town and take the shuttle back up.

Good place to exercise, see nature, great view of colorado springs and good place to meet people.

There's a wooden fence to the right about halfway up (on the right when coming down). On the other side is the legal trail - if you need a break from the Incline, hop it.

NEVER go down the incline!!! Too steep, shaly slick, and dangerous to go down! Slipping & falling WILL occur if you don't listen to THIS advice..Sign says this same thing at the bottom of the climb !

The false summit is 3/4 of the way to the top. Keep going, you will make it!

Visitors in 1952 had it a little easier

Visitors had it a little easier in 1952

Go early in the am... not just to avoid the crowds, but to avoid being baked to the steps by the sun. 9 am is TOO LATE of a start!

If you're tired step off to the side and don't plop down in.the middle of.the trail !

Serious uphill stair climb . One of the highest 14ers in the state . Fantastic workout.

Do this hike if you want awesome legs/butt! ;)

Pace yourself and you'll have a good experience

Going straight up 2000 feet in less than a mile of hiking . Hydrate yo'self!

This month is the perfect weather to tackle this beast!

You can do it! Push forward. You'll make it to the top.

Don't over exert yourself!!!

Don't go , you'll die stepping

Best place to get in a quick hike workout! Your legs will scream!

How fast can you make it up?

Did anyone tell you about the false summit ? Surprise!

If your ass ain't in shape then do not app empty this hike .

Never give up!

Slow and steady. Left, right, left, right.

Leave your dog at home or take him to the dog park :)