The City of Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department has announced that the Manitou Incline Trail will experience several temporary closures in September due to scheduled events.
On Wednesday, September 11, the trail will be closed from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. for the ninth annual Firefighter Incline Climb, which commemorates the events of September 11.
“The Manitou Incline Trail will be closed from 6-9 a.m. for the 9th annual Firefighter Incline Climb commemorating 9/11.”
A full-day closure is planned for Saturday, September 20, as the Pikes Peak Ascent takes place. The city notes that this closure is due to weather uncertainty and safety precautions.
“On Sept. 20, the Manitou Incline Trail will be closed all day for the Pikes Peak Ascent.”
During this event, access to the summit of Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain via highway will also be restricted until 2 p.m., including for spectators of the ascent. Visitors may make reservations to drive to the summit after that time. The North Slope Recreation Area is set to open at 7:30 a.m., with additional information available at DrivePikesPeak.com (https://www.drivepikespeak.com/).
“The summit of Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain will be closed to highway visitors, including Pikes Peak Ascent spectators until 2 p.m. Guests can make reservations to drive to the summit for 2 p.m. or later. The North Slope Recreation Area will open at 7:30 a.m. Learn more at DrivePikesPeak.com.”
Another full-day closure is scheduled for Sunday, September 21, because of the Pikes Peak Marathon and related weather and safety concerns.
“The Manitou Incline Trail will be closed all day on Sept. 21 due to the Pikes Peak Marathon. Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain will not be impacted.”
Those seeking more details about parking locations, shuttle stops or making reservations can visit ColoradoSprings.gov/ManitouIncline (https://coloradosprings.gov/manitouincline).
For further information on these closures and updates regarding access during these dates, residents are encouraged to consult official city resources.
