"Labor of Love " On The Manitou Incline

Hello there beautiful!

***MEET at 3275 W. COLORADO AVE in the SAFEWAY parking lot to carpool to the Hiawatha Gardens to catch the shuttle to the trailhead.

There's paid parking at Hiawatha Gardens may be free for the holidays, I'm not sure, so please be prepared topay for parking eith a credit card. Parking elsewhere is at your own risk.

//// Hike begins promptly at 1pm //// After the summit group photo, we hike down Barr trail toget a shuttle back to Hiawatha.

This challenging loop is about 4+ miles and has about 2000 ft elevation gain and features great views. Questions?

TEXT me please: 719-210-7070 🤗

Animals: dogs NOT permitted on the incline per city signage and NOT permitted on the shuttle.

WEATHER: ok. No rain in the forecast

Trail conditions: dirt/ rocky

NEEDED: water, hiking poles, light jacket, snacks/drinks to share and rainponcho.

Socializing and drinking/eating and photos at the summit AllTrails: The Manitou Incline https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/the-manitou-incline?p=69981633&sh=kvtwer

***Disclaimer: Hike at your own risk. Keep up with the group. Tell us your limitations, concerns and stay connected on trail, download your OWN map. Mileage, length of hike is estimated. MeetUp host maintains the right to make changes "as we go" based on weather, interest, and other factors. Always be prepared with water, food and first aid items