garden pikes of the manitou peak incline gods [an a.foot adventure]

Once again, we return to Colorado Springs for a Colorado Springs adventure. We will explore the three most iconic outdoor features found near Colorado Springs: Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and Manitou Incline.

Day 1:
We will first explore Pikes Peak. It is the highest summit of the southern Front Range of the Rocky Mountains in North America. The ultra-prominent 14,115-foot (4,302.31 m) fourteener is located in Pike National Forest, 12 miles (19 km) west of downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado. We will drive to the summit, enjoy the world famous Pikes Peak donuts and hike a mile down the Barr Trail.

In the afternoon, we will hike around Garden of the Gods. It is recognized by the Department of the Interior as "a nationally-significant natural area." It offers towering sandstone formations, a wonderful view of Pikes Peak, paved and unpaved hiking paths, the historic Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site, a living history museum, placed on the National Register for Historic Places in 1971, and many other amenities.

Day 2:
The Manitou Incline is a popular hiking trail rising above Manitou Springs, Colorado, near Colorado Springs. The Incline is famous for its sweeping views and steep grade, with an average grade of 45% (24°) and as steep as 68% (34°) in places, making it a fitness challenge for locals of the Colorado Springs area. The incline gains 2,011 feet (613 m) of elevation in 0.88 miles (1.42 km) horizontal. Currently the Incline has approximately 2,744 steps from the bottom to the summit.

Join us for all or any part of the fun. More details soon.