Do you crave a little more adventure in your life? Are you the kind of person who enjoys challenging yourself? Or maybe you are just low on cash and want something new to do? If you answered yes to any (or all) of the above, you are in for a treat, thanks to this awesome Colorado activity that won’t cost you a cent:
Welcome to beautiful Manitou Springs: A historic small town that is home to a charming downtown area, the iconic Cave of the Winds, and…
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…the butt-busting Manitou Incline!
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Constructed in 1907 as a way to move water from atop the mountain to the town below, the Incline we know today came to be after a rock slide destroyed the railroad tracks and the owners decided against a costly repair.
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Today, the trail is considered to be one of the most challenging, albeit most rewarding treks in the state, boasting an incredible 2,744 steps…
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…a (literally) breathtaking 2,000-foot elevation gain…
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…and some of the most incredible views in all of Colorado.
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Need another reason to conquer the trail? How about the fact that you will have major bragging rights for the rest of your life?!
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The Manitou Incline is open 7 days a week from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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For even more free fun, click on You Can’t Afford To Miss These 9 Free Outdoor Activities In Colorado.
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