🥾 Trail Time | Summer Summit 🌄 | Manitou Incline

🥾 Trail Time | Summer Summit 🌄 is a bi-weekly social hike series focused on staying active, building community, and progressively building endurance through HARD hikes (approximately 2,000–2,800 ft of elevation gain).

Throughout the summer, we'll work our way toward bigger climbs, higher elevations, and even better views, culminating in a season finale on Mt. Bierstadt—a popular first 14er for many Colorado hikers.

Come solo or bring a friend (just include them in your RSVP).

✨ We create the space — you bring the energy!

📍 THIS WEEK'S HIKING OPTIONS

I've already reserved our 8:30 AM Incline entry permits for everyone.

Starting at 6,530 ft, this hike features the iconic Manitou Incline—one of Colorado’s most famous outdoor challenges. It’s an excellent lower-body workout and a great opportunity to build strength and endurance.

Choose the route and pace that's right for you. Everyone hikes at a different pace, and you'll likely find someone with a similar hiking style.

(1) Barr Trail (Out & Back)
🥾 6.5 mi • ⛰️ 2,159 ft gain • ⏱️ 2–4 hrs
🗺️ https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/2-238-ft-barr-trail-7b29109

(2) Half Manitou Incline + Barr Trail
🥾 4.1 mi • ⛰️ 2,113 ft gain • ⏱️ 2–4 hrs
🗺️ https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/copy-2-159-ft-barr-trail-8610f29

(3) Full Manitou Incline (Loop)
🥾 4.1 mi • ⛰️ 2,020 ft gain • ⏱️ 2–4 hrs
🗺️ https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/the-manitou-incline

(4) Half Manitou Incline (Loop)
🥾 2.4 mi • ⛰️ 1,213 ft gain • ⏱️ 2 hrs
🗺️ https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/manitou-incline-to-first-bail-out

🥾 Boots hit the trail: 8:45 AM
🐶 No dogs allowed
🚻 Porta-potties available
💧 Bring plenty of water and a snack

🚗 CARPOOL
From: Arapahoe at Village Center Station
📍 https://maps.app.goo.gl/mGiDS3ZubKJ47hHn8

Meet: 7:00 AM
Depart: 7:10 AM

We'll carpool to the Dillon Mobility Hub, then take the free Route #33 shuttle to the trailhead. Please plan to chip in for gas and parking fees.

Driving separately? Please plan to meet us at the trailhead so we can begin the hike promptly at 8:45 AM.

🅿️ Parking information: https://www.manitouspringsco.gov/567/Parking-Locations

🍺 OPTIONAL LUNCH
Manitou Brewing Company
https://www.manitoubrewing.com/#food

📌 RSVP & ATTENDANCE
Plans change—we get it! Please update your RSVP if you can’t make it.

Members who update responsibly may receive waitlist priority.