Colorado Springs' Manitou Springs Incline Celebrates 10 Years of Iconic Climb
By Lifestyle Reporter | Published 2026-02-13T11:01:43.137Z
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The Manitou Springs Incline, a challenging and unique hiking trail just west of Colorado Springs, is celebrating its 10th anniversary as a recreation area this year. What was once a railway to aid in...
The Manitou Springs Incline, a challenging and unique hiking trail just west of Colorado Springs, is celebrating its 10th anniversary as a recreation area this year. What was once a railway to aid in pipeline construction on Pikes Peak has become a world-renowned destination for fitness enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers.
Originally built in 1907 to service a hydroelectric plant, the Incline was later used as a cable car route for tourists until it was damaged by a rock slide in 1990. For years
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