We were taking it easy and it took about 2.5 hours total which includes the stair climb and hiking the trail along the scenic route back to the parking lot. If you google "Manitou Incline record times" you'll see some individuals with extremely impressive times......but you won't find us on the list. ;)
Thanks.we are going to be 65 this summer 2020 and we want to do it....we are in pretty good shape for our age as we walk 3 or 4 miles a day but we live at sea level.we have started going to our local high school and walking the 80 step bleachers over and over.
From what you're telling us you shouldn't have a problem climbing it. It's the last third of the climb that's the most challenging as the degree of incline increases significantly.
Youz guyz yea!!! Looks like I'll be lagging again on this winter's hikes!
How long did it take in total? including the walk back?
We were taking it easy and it took about 2.5 hours total which includes the stair climb and hiking the trail along the scenic route back to the parking lot. If you google "Manitou Incline record times" you'll see some individuals with extremely impressive times......but you won't find us on the list. ;)
Thanks.we are going to be 65 this summer 2020 and we want to do it....we are in pretty good shape for our age as we walk 3 or 4 miles a day but we live at sea level.we have started going to our local high school and walking the 80 step bleachers over and over.
From what you're telling us you shouldn't have a problem climbing it. It's the last third of the climb that's the most challenging as the degree of incline increases significantly.