Be sure to bring your confirmation, either on your phone or printed. City of Colorado Springs Parks’ staff will greet you and check you in at the base of the Incline.
You can reserve more than one slot at a time, however, please only reserve days and times you plan to use.
You only need to make a reservation for the time you wish to check-in to start your climb. The half hour is the time frame we ask you to check in with our attendants, not the time you would have to finish a climb that will depend on the climber how long the hike will be.
Cancellations
To cancel your reservation please email InclineCancellation@coloradosprings.gov with your name and transaction ID. If only one person from your hike group is cancelling, please let us know who from the reservation we need to cancel. Also the Incline Administrators can be contacted at (719) 385-6518 for questions and concerns.
Preparation and Safety
This is a vigorous and intense hike, complete with a false summit! The trail is recommended for physically active people and those adjusted to the elevation. Although the trail is just one mile in length, it is a 2,000 ft elevation gain straight up a steep, uneven staircase! Are you ready? Plan ahead and prepare!
Bring plenty of water, snacks, and sunscreen.
Make sure to properly hydrate by drinking water the evening before your reservation.
Check the weather. Ice develops quickly near the top of the Incline after wintery weather events. Micro spikes strongly recommended!
Do you have proper clothes and footwear? Sneakers or sturdy hiking shoes are strongly recommended. Dress in layers.
Visiting from a lower elevation? Allow your body to properly acclimate a few days before hiking the Incline.
Due to safety reasons, dogs are not permitted on the Incline. Remember to leave your pet at home.
Incline Parking
Plan to arrive in time to find parking and allow plenty of time to get to the base on the Incline. Parking is available at:
See Parking Rates - Make sure to get a parking pass from the meter. Tear the ticket on the marked line, leave the top part of your ticket on your dash and take the bottom section with you if you would like proof of parking. (Enter your phone number when making your reservation to receive alerts when your parking is about to expire, and extend if needed.) Visit the Manitou Springs website for more information regarding parking at the Hiawatha Gardens lot.
The free shuttle runs from Hiawatha Gardens to the Incline between the hours of 6:00am and 6:00pm:
Approximately every 20 minutes between these times
Masks are no longer required to board the bus, but riders are welcome and encouraged to wear them
The shuttle does not run on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day or New Year’s Day
Fee-based parking - Make sure to get a parking pass from the attendant.
Parking is $15 per car for 4 hours - cash only
Parking is on a first come first served system
May close early if a show is scheduled. Follow them on Facebook for closure announcements.
Where not to park:
Incline users are not allowed to park in Barr Lot. Barr Lot is only available to users seeking access to the National Forest, via Barr Trail. You will not be granted access to the Incline if you park in Barr Lot.
Parking along Ruxton Avenue and Winter St. is only for Residential Parking Permits (RPPs), which are issued by Manitou Springs. Parking on Ruxton Avenue and Winter St. without a Residential Parking Permit will result in a parking ticket.
Incline Rules
Smoking prohibited
No pets allowed
Littering prohibited - reusable water bottles are recommended
Creation or use of undesignated trails prohibited.Please DO NOTshortcut your journey as you come down Barr Trail or the Northern Return Trail.
Open fires and burning prohibited
For your safety and the safety of others, do not climb down the Manitou Incline (use alternate trails for your downhill journey)
Do not feed any of the wildlife you encounter on your hike. Feeding wildlife decreases their life span & disrupts the ecosystem.
Respect other visitors; keep a safe distance whenever possible and use headphones if listening to music
Plan Ahead and Prepare
Bring your reservation confirmation, plenty of water/snacks, and a charged cell phone
Wear appropriate attire; hiking boots/tennis shoes, hat, and sunscreen
Check the weather forecast!
Are you acclimated? The Incline is an extreme workout - DO NOTattempt to climb if you are not physically prepared
How to make a reservation
Click on the "ADD TO CART" button below
Select the date you wish to hike
Use the "+" and "-" to select the number of people hiking and enter their names
Go to the Cart & complete the checkout process
Check out is complete once you reach the final confirmation page and you are given your transaction ID