Grouse Grind

a very nice and breathtaking hike, the view from top of the Grouse is rewarding :)

Love Grouse in all seasons. Great place to take loved ones for a view if the city activities indoor and out.

Awesome hike to get some energy out but not for the faint of heart. If you’ve never done this before but hike regularly then expect it to take between 1.25-1.5 hours.

Quintessential Vancouver. It's one of those things any local or visitor should do at least once.

The hike is steep with plenty of stairs. I tell people it'll roughly take you as long as your 10km running time. 1:15 is average, 1 hour is good, 45 minutes is great, and 30 is elite level.

The payoff is amazing! Grouse has facilities up top for food, coffee, the bear pen, more hiking trails, the windmill, and plenty of family activities.

Worth mentioning that dogs are NOT allowed on the grind, and you are not allowed to go down the grind. There is a parallel trail called the BCMC which allows both these things.

You can take the gondola down to the parking lot for a fee. Currently it's $15 (used to be 10... used to be free..). You can hike down via the BCMC for free.

Great trail, well maintained. Progress markers on the trail at each quarter distance help you manage your pace. I'd recommend the season pass for the download as 3 trips down pay for the pass.