Map & Directions
From I-25 in Colorado Springs, take exit #141 (US 24), go west (towards the mountains) on US 24 for four miles to the Manitou Avenue exit. Go west on Manitou Avenue one and one-half miles to Ruxton Avenue (traffic circle). Turn left and go to the top of Ruxton Avenue, three-quarters of a mile. It is recommended only to use this route for a drop-off. If you would like to park and hike, please look below for parking info.
There is a public parking lot at Hiawatha Gardens located at Old Man’s Trail. As you enter on Manitou Avenue, look for the sign directing you to turn right on Old Man’s Trail. You can purchase parking at two kiosks here, one behind the building and one on the side of the lot abutting Old Man’s Trail. There are easy to follow instructions on the kiosks. When your receipt is printed out, display it on your dashboard. On the far side of Old Man’s Trail you can catch a free shuttle bus that will take you to a spot where you’ll have a short walk to the Incline.
| Hours Parked | Hiawatha Gardens Price | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1.75 | |
| 2 | $3.50 | |
| 3 | $5.25 | |
| 4 | $7.50 | |
| 5 | $9.75 | |
| 6 | $15.00 | |
| 7 | $20.25 | |
| 8+ | Add $10.25 for each addt’l hour |
Shuttle Service
A free Incline/COG Shuttle (Route 33) is offered in Manitou Springs and runs year-round. The shuttle runs from the Hiawatha Gardens parking lot up to the stop on Ruxton Avenue near the Cog Depot. As of this writing, one bus operates from 6 a.m. – 8 p.m. every day. All shuttles run approximately every 20 minutes or less.
- For the latest information on route & times, please visit the Manitou Springs Shuttle Page.
- Transit schedules are available here. Remember that the free shuttle is ROUTE 33!
Paid Parking
The Iron Springs Chateau has limited paid parking available on the downhill side of Ruxton Avenue. To reserve a parking space there click on this link: ISC Parking Reservations
Manitou Springs has paid parking available throughout the town, on streets and in several public parking lots. Visit the Manitou Springs tourism’s parking page for more information.