September brings Manitou Incline closures and new Pikes Peak operating hours

Visitors planning September trips to the Manitou Incline Trail or Pikes Peak - America's Mountain should be aware of upcoming changes that may affect their plans. The Manitou Incline will temporarily close for several September events, while Pikes Peak - America's Mountain has updated its operating hours for the remainder of September ahead of its seasonal hours change Oct. 1.

Manitou Incline Trail closures

Friday, Sept. 11 - 9/11 Memorial Climb

The Manitou Incline Trail will be closed until 9 a.m. Sept. 11 for the 9/11 Memorial Climb.

Saturday, Sept. 19 - Pikes Peak Ascent

The Manitou Incline Trail will be closed until noon Sept. 19 for the Pikes Peak Ascent.

Due to weather uncertainty and safety precautions, the summit of Pikes Peak - America's Mountain will be closed to highway visitors, including Pikes Peak Ascent spectators, until 1 p.m. Guests can make reservations to drive to the summit for 1 p.m. or later. The North Slope Recreation Area will open at 7:30 a.m. Learn more at DrivePikesPeak.com.

Sunday, Sept. 20 - Pikes Peak Marathon

The Manitou Incline Trail will be closed all day Sept. 20 for the Pikes Peak Marathon. Pikes Peak - America's Mountain will not be impacted by the marathon.
For more information about the Manitou Incline Trail, including parking locations, shuttle stops and reservations, visit ColoradoSprings.gov/ManitouIncline.

Pikes Peak - America's Mountain operating hours

Pikes Peak - America's Mountain has updated its operating hours for the remainder of September. The uphill gate closes at 5 p.m., the summit closes at 6 p.m. and the downhill gate closes at 7 p.m.

Beginning Oct. 1 through the Thursday before Memorial Day, operating hours are:

• Uphill gate opens: 9 a.m.
• Last entry: 3 p.m.
• Pikes Peak Summit closes: 4 p.m.
• Downhill gate closes: 5 p.m.

For more information about Pikes Peak - America's Mountain, visit DrivePikesPeak.com.