Trailhead
The bottom of the Incline is behind the upper Pikes Peak Cog Railway parking lot on Ruxton Avenue in Manitou Springs. There’s a trail that drops down by the electric substation from the Barr parking lot and then over to the Incline bottom.
From the free shuttle drop off and Iron Springs Chateau, you can cut up through the Cog Railway parking lot to get to the bottom of the Incline. Just past the townhomes on the right, there’s a steep drive and a sign that says future Incline trailhead (click photo to get larger view). Walk up there and go to the back of the parking lot.
The 2 places to for parking are at the Hiawatha Parking Lot near Memorial Park and taking the free shuttle or parking at the Iron Springs Chateau Melodrama. The Hiawatha is by the hour and the hourly rate increases the longer you’re parked. See the Manitou Springs Incline parking page for rates. Iron Springs Chateau Melodrama is $15 for fours of parking. The parking on Ruxton is only for residents with parking permits.
