City of Colorado Springs, CO

09/08/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/08/2025 17:35

Manitou Incline Trail hours of operation impacted by upcoming events

The City of Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department announces several temporary closures of the Manitou Incline Trail throughout September due to multiple events scheduled on the Incline and Barr trails.

Scheduled closures

Wednesday, Sept. 11 - Firefighter Incline Climb

On Sept. 11, the Manitou Incline Trail will be closed from 6-9 a.m. for the 9th annual Firefighter Incline Climb commemorating 9/11.

Saturday, Sept. 20 - Pikes Peak Ascent (due to weather uncertainty and safety precautions)

On Sept. 20, the Manitou Incline Trail will be closed all day for the Pikes Peak Ascent.

The summit of Pikes Peak - America's Mountain will be closed to highway visitors, including Pikes Peak Ascent spectators until 2 p.m. Guests can make reservations to drive to the summit for 2 p.m. or later. The North Slope Recreation Area will open at 7:30 a.m. Learn more at DrivePikesPeak.com.

Sunday, Sept. 21 - Pikes Peak Marathon (due to weather uncertainty and safety precautions)

The Manitou Incline Trail will be closed all day on Sept. 21 due to the Pikes Peak Marathon. Pikes Peak - America's Mountain will not be impacted.

For more information on the Manitou Incline Trail including parking locations, shuttle stops, and to make reservations, visit ColoradoSprings.gov/ManitouIncline.

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