The Incline in Manitou Springs...Never meant to be a trail. It began over a century ago as tracks for a work train used to install pipeline. Then for decades it acted as a tourist attraction bringing riders up the mountainside. When that train was scrapped in 1990 the abandoned ties became a workout for spot for mountain runners. It is short and steep, reaching a 50 degree slope at one point, gaining 2000 feet of elevation in 3/4 of a mile.
Nicole as we started up the trail
Here I am ready to begin
Part way up the trail...see how far we still have to go?
Steve gave up the camera long enough to tell he's still here!
Look at how far we have come
What an amazing view!
Steve and Nicole taking a moment to catch our breath
Are we there yet?!
We have definately come a long way!
We took the switchbacks on Barr Trail back down
Steve really did enjoy himself... but it did start to get a little chilly as we made our way down the trail
I thought this bush was cool looking..
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