The Incline is a short trail, less than a mile, in the foothills of Colorado Springs, but it is STEEP! It gains 2,000 feet in elevation, has 2,744 steps, and has an average grade of 45%. As a result, climbing it is considered an extreme experience. Many elite athletes, such as our local Olympians, train there.
If one makes it to the top, one is rewarded by this view over Colorado Springs:
To get down again, one is advised to take the bottom four miles of the Barr Trail rather than trying to clamber DOWN the Incline. So Laura, Emma, and their buddy made it all the way to the top without too much difficulty. They are quite an inspiration!
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