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The Manitou Springs Incline, located at the base of Pikes Peak, is a trail carved up the mountain and lined with railroad ties. The Incline is known for it’s most basic but punishing workout: Man versus Hill. The hike itself is only 3.25 miles, but the vertical gain of 2,100 feet makes this a difficult hike and is Kate’s absolute favorite. The Incline is a lot like life, just when you think you’ve figured it out, there’s always another lesson, no matter the strategy or number of attempts. The only way to pair this non-stop, survival mode climb where you use every muscle in your body is with Yin Yoga, where we create a bridge to living mindfully in meditation. Hiking the incline comes down to how much you want it, honoring your resolution and commitment to yourself no matter what urges arise in the mind, no matter what sensations arise in the body, just like in Yin Yoga. |
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Once we’ve arrived atop the Incline, Kate will lead a guided meditation and Yin Yoga class with a panoramic view, overlooking the playful city of Manitou Springs. Tune into your senses, allow yourself to find strength and stillness connecting your breath with the earth in Kate’s favorite funky Colorado town.
Please eat breakfast before you arrive and bring money for lunch in town. It's approximately a 90minute drive one way, so bring snacks if you'd like.
Transportation is not included, however we will try to carpool amongst the group. Please do not count on being back in Denver for afternoon/evening plans; time and length of trip varies and Kate cannot guarantee a set return time.
Please eat breakfast before you arrive and bring money for lunch in town. It's approximately a 90minute drive one way, so bring snacks if you'd like.
Transportation is not included, however we will try to carpool amongst the group. Please do not count on being back in Denver for afternoon/evening plans; time and length of trip varies and Kate cannot guarantee a set return time.
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Round Trip Length: 3.25 miles
Start-End Elevation: 6,600 - 8,700 Skill Level: Most Difficult To Bring: · Plenty of water (preferably a CamelBak) · Close toed shoes, either hiking or running shoes · Layered clothing · A camera Fall date is TBD. Please register ahead of time. Cost $40 |
The slope of this trail will reach 50 degrees at one point testing your strength and endurance. If the trail proves to be too much there is a bail-out point where the Barr trail is just across a gully from this trail. You will pass one false summit before you reach the remains of the old summit station. We will not be taking the Incline down, instead we'll head South down the hill to connect with the Barr trail and return to the parking lot. Hiking back down the incline only results in blown knees and bad falls.
Katherine M. Coleman : E-RYT & MNT // biophilia, LLC : yoga & holisitc nutrition therapy
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