Manitou Summit Series!!

Join UpaDowna for the Manitou Summit Series this fall! Guided hikes with free parking, trailhead transportation & FIKAS! The Manitou Summit Series is brought to you by the PARAB Community Grant Program, Colorado Springs Fjallraven Store & Rocky Mountain Ride. Event Description: 3 guided hikes in Manitou Springs, all less than 4 miles, all with beautiful summits, all with transportation provided and ALL with pre-hike fikas! *Fika is the beloved Swedish cultural tradition of taking a coffee and pastry break to socialize. Our local Fjallraven store is going to supply pastries & coffee (Fikas!) before each hike! *Since each of these hikes provide a parking challenge we have also partnered with Rocky Mountain Ride for free on-site parking and transportation to and from the trailheads! *UpaDowna received the Manitou Springs PARAB Community Grant, making it possible for these hikes to be FREE! Dates: Iron Mountain on 9/26, Red Mountain on 10/24, Manitou Incline on 11/21 Times: Fikas served from 8-9am, depart for hikes at 9am sharp! Meeting Point: All 3 hikes will start & end at Rocky Mountain Ride, free parking is available there and hikers will be shuttled to and from the trailheads. Cost: FREE! Please Bring/Wear: Comfortable shoes & clothing, water & snacks. Complete UpaDowna's 2026 Activity Waiver to save time on hike day: https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/83jmfq3efvjni6hcgmsynb/web/ Perks: *The first 15 people to sign up & complete a hike will receive a free gift from Fjallraven!! *Giveaways will be provided during fikas at each hike!