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Manitou Incline Sunrise Climb

2,000 feet of vertical in under a mile — at sunrise, with coaching.

The Incline is an old cable-car track turned into one of the steepest hikes anywhere. Your guide handles the required reservation, sets a sustainable pace, shares the history, and leads you down via Barr Trail.

Highlights

  • Sunrise over the plains
  • Pacing & altitude coaching
  • Local history of the old cog incline
  • Descent via Barr Trail

How the day goes

  1. Sunrise −1 hr

    Meet, warm-up & pacing plan

  2. ~1 hr

    Climb the Incline

  3. Top

    Sunrise, snacks, photos

  4. ~45 min

    Descend Barr Trail

What's included

  • Certified guide
  • Incline reservation
  • Snacks & electrolytes
  • Finish-line photo

What to bring

  • Running shoes or light hikers
  • 1–2 liters of water
  • Light jacket