Manitou Incline Trailhead – Red Rock Canyon Open Space loop from Manitou Depot

Manitou Incline Trailhead – Red Rock Canyon Open Space loop from Manitou Depot

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Manitou Incline Trailhead – Red Rock Canyon Open Space loop from Manitou Depot

02:45

37.1km

840m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 306 m for 223 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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532 m

Manitou Incline Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

This marks the beginning of the 2,768 steps, which will lead you through almost 2,000 feet of elevation change in less than a mile. The climb is extremely challenging, so …

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1.81 km

Stratton Spring Fountain

Highlight • Natural Monument

One of the many natural spring water fountains in the area. Very refreshing after hiking the Manitou Incline.

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7.52 km

These rock formations are a direct geological extension of the site of the Garden of the Gods located a little further north. They are certainly less frequented, because less known but just as beautiful.

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8.55 km

Red Rock Canyon Ponds

Highlight • Lake

Right at the entrance to Red Rock Canyon are two beautiful ponds bookended by towering red sandstone cliffs. This picturesque place is a great place to pause and snap a …

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10.0 km

Landfill Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail primarily consists of softer dirt terrain with enjoyable elevation changes. Located on the outer edge of the Red Rock Rocks Open Space, it offers a full range view …

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21.4 km

View of the Broadmoor Hotel and Will Rogers Shrine from Gold Camp Road

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Gold Camp Road after the gate is primarily hard packed dirt. This route is ideal on a gravel bike, but a road bike would be fine too. Ideally you would …

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35.2 km

Manitou Avenue

Highlight (Segment) • Settlement

Manitou Springs is a resort city in Colorado, just outside Colorado Springs. It’s known for its mineral springs and mountain landscapes, dominated by soaring Pikes Peak. There are shops, restaurants, and a strange coin operated arcade.

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35.8 km