Yesterday we had the afternoon off from the pool but instead of relaxing, a few of us decided to attempt the Manitou Incline. The Incline is a strenuous trail leading up the mountainside, climbing 2,000 ft over the course of about a mile. It looks like a staircase of railroad ties that gets steeper as it ascends. Once atop, there is a route that zig-zags down back to the trailhead, bringing the total distance to about 4.5 miles. The climb was definitely a challenge but I really enjoyed it. It is always a breath of fresh air to get outside the Training Center, which can feel like prison at times.
At the start of the Incline
About 5 minutes into the climb
Made it
View from the top
