🥾 Manitou Incline Hike + Dakota Hot Springs ♨️🏔️

About this event

Ready for a challenging hike followed by a well-earned relaxing soak? 😅🥾♨️ Join us in **Manitou Springs** to take on the famous **Manitou Incline**! We’ll climb thousands of steps up the mountainside, enjoy incredible views, and descend via Barr Trail. There are also alternative hike options for those who prefer a different route. Afterward, anyone interested can join us at **Dakota Hot Springs** for a relaxing mineral-water soak. ♨️😌 Expect a day of **challenge, mountain views, good company, and relaxation!** ## ♨️ HOT SPRINGS UPDATE **We’re switching our planned soak from SunWater Spa to Dakota Hot Springs. Please make your Dakota Hot Springs reservation for 3:00 PM.** 🚗 **Dakota Hot Springs is approximately an hour’s drive from Manitou Springs**, so please factor the additional travel time into your plans, especially if you’re carpooling. ## 🥾 THE HIKE The full Manitou Incline is short but **very strenuous**, gaining roughly **2,000 feet of elevation in less than a mile**. Expect lots—and lots—of stairs! 😅 **We are not racing to the top.** Hike at a comfortable pace, take breaks, and don’t feel pressured to keep up with anyone else. We’ll plan to regroup at the top before descending via **Barr Trail**. Allow approximately **2–3 hours**, depending on your route and pace. Please choose an option that suits your fitness and comfort level. Some routes may take longer, as noted below. **If you’re joining the 3:00 PM soak, plan your hike accordingly—we’ll need time to return to our cars and drive approximately an hour to Dakota Hot Springs.** ### 🗺️ HIKE OPTIONS **1️⃣ Barr Trail — Out & Back** 🥾 6.5 miles • ⛰️ 2,159 ft elevation gain • ⏱️ 2–4 hours [View route on AllTrails](https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/2-238-ft-barr-trail-7b29109) **2️⃣ Half Manitou Incline + Barr Trail** 🥾 4.1 miles • ⛰️ 2,113 ft elevation gain • ⏱️ 2–4 hours [View route on AllTrails](https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/copy-2-159-ft-barr-trail-8610f29) **3️⃣…