It's National Wig Out Day - Don't Wig Out! Let's Hike the Manitou Incline

If you are looking for a challenge, look no further. We'll be climbing the stairs at the Manitou Incline.

Since it's National Wig Out Day, bring your favorite wig. We'll put them on at the top when we celebrate!

Don't be fooled, this is an extremely challenging climb. It's worth it!

We will start as a group and end as a group, but there is no pressure to keep pace with anyone. Those who finish first will wait at the top. At the top, the Incline Trail connects to Barr Trail, which offers a steep but scenic 3-mile path back down to the base.

Don't worry, if you are having a hard time, there are bailout points.

The Bailout: A false summit ⅔ of the way to the top is the closest some come to tackling the Incline. Here, the Incline Trail meets up with Barr Trail for the first time and offers exhausted hikers a reprieve. If you think you need to bail, we won’t tell anyone. But if you can muster enough energy, you’re almost to the top!

PLEASE NOTE:

Reservations Required: Manitou Incline Reservation - Web Store - Productdetails Please make your reservation at 6:15am. That will give us time from the shuttle to the base of the incline.

Please plan to arrive in time to find parking and pay. Parking is available at Haiwatha Gardens Parking lot, 10 Old Man's Trail. We want to grab a shuttle at 6am. The free shuttle runs from Hiawatha Gardens to the Incline between the hours of 6:00am and 6:00pm.

Facts:

• Difficulty level: Extreme (we promise we’re not kidding)
• Total stairs: 2,744
• Annual visitors: An estimated 250,000 annual visitors ranging from 7-70 years old.
• Average time: Seasoned Incliners and Olympic athletes may summit in under 30 minutes, but most hikers complete the roundtrip Incline hike in approximately 3 hours.

Be Prepared:

• Bring plenty of water.
• Wear good footwear.
• No dogs allowed.
• If you are unsure of your fitness level, please find a friendlier trail.