Manitou Incline

Trespassing on the Incline is still illegal!
The Incline is private property and posted
NO TRESPASSING.
Public access is not allowed!

Under the guidance of consultant Tapis Associates, Inc., the Cities of Manitou Springs and Colorado Springs, along with the Manitou Incline property owners (U.S. Forest Service, Manitou & Pikes Peak Railway Co., and Colorado Springs Utilities), have completed the public process exploring the feasibility of opening the Incline for public recreation. The results are documented in the Manitou Incline Site Development and Management Plan (4 MB pdf), which addresses all aspects of the Incline including historical background, site conditions, and a Timeline (pdf) outlining what needs to be done before the recreational area can be legally opened. Both City Councils have approved the Plan and both are proceeding with completion of the critical tasks as identified in the Timeline.

Check back here for additional information, public meeting dates, and/or progress updates.

Questions? Email Manitou Springs Planning Director Dan Folke or call him at 719-685-2550.

Development Plan Site Development and Management Plan - Appendices Parameters of Success Plan Timeline Development and use of Stage Reccommendations Public Workshop #1 June 24, 2010 Criteria For Success Handout Handout Agenda Handout Small Group Instructions Issues handout Public Process Graphic Workshop #1 Responses Public Meetings July 13, 2010 Parking / Traffic July 14, 2010 Trails / Trailheads July 15, 2010 Management / Operations Public Workshop #2 October 21, 2010 DRAFT: Manitou Incline Stages Implementation  Small Group Responses Public Meeting January 20, 2011 Open House Responses

About the Incline Manitou Incline - Brief Overview Manitou Incline - Vicinity Map Manitou Incline - Ownership Map  Manitou Incline - Critical Issues Incline Task Force Manitou Incline Task Force Roles and Expectations Manitou Incline Task Force Meeting Notes 1-14-2010 Manitou Incline Task Force Meeting Notes 2-11-2010 Manitou Incline Task Force Meeting Notes 3-11-2010 Manitou Incline Task Force Meeting Notes 4-29-2010 Incline Walkthrough - 5-17-2010 Manitou Incline Task Force Meeting Agenda 10-6-2010 - Response to Draft Plan Manitou Incline Task Force Meeting 10-28-2010 Manitou Incline Task Force Meeting Agenda 12-9-2010 Manitou Incline Task Force Meeting 1-6-2011 Manitou Incline Task Force Meeting 1-13-2011 About the Plan Manitou Incline - Plan Timeline Manitou Incline - GOCO Summary Form Manitou Incline - GOCO Work Plan Manitou Incline - GOCO Planning Budget