Grouse Grind and BCMC Loop
Details
Grouse Grind and BCMC Loop
Details
This is a challenging hike to Grouse Mountain in Grouse Mountain Regional Park. Starting from Grouse Grind Trailhead, the route follows Baden Powell Trail before turning onto BCMC Trail.
This portion of the trail is very steep, with rocks and roots to navigate. Take your time and watch your footing as small stones and pine needles make it easy to lose your footing.
Good hiking shoes and poles are recommended for this hike. There are some stunning views along the way, and the towering pine forest provides plenty of shade throughout the journey
Difficulty, Distance, and Elevation:
Length: 6.3 km round trip
Elevation Gain – 810 metres
Hiking time – 4-5 hours
After the hike we will go for Persian food:
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Meeting point is at Grouse Mountain Trail head
Recommended Hiking Clothing, Footwear and Gear:
- Hiking boots or Hiking Shoes
- Small Daypack or Hiking backpack + 2 bottles of water
- Sweater or a hoodie
- Winter Coat/Parka or Puffer Jacket with hood
- Gloves or Mittens
- Rain jacket (optional: if the sky is overcast or raining)
Transit Access: Yes
LEGAL INFORMATION, LIABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
We are a group of volunteers. We are NOT a professional organization or pro trail guides and/or pro event organizers. We will, however, look out for each other. The organizer and any/all assistant organizers and other attendees are in no way responsible and liable for your personal safety and health state, before, during and at anytime after this event. Risks of attending hiking events include but are not limited to: getting lost; slipping and falling; snow and ice; extreme cold; extreme heat; dangerous animals; falling trees or brush; falling rocks or landslides; flooding; bridge failure; and falling in fast moving water.
As a condition of your participation in the event, you assume all risk of personal injury, death or property loss resulting from any cause whatsoever including NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT OR BREACH OF ANY DUTY OF CARE ON THE PART OF THE HOST. You agree that the host shall not be liable for any personal injury, death or property loss and release the host from all liability and waive all claims with respect thereto.
Negligence includes failure on the part of the host to take reasonable steps to safeguard or protect you from or warn you of the risks, dangers and hazards referred to above. You assume all cost of your own rescue or evacuation.
By RSVP'ing "Yes", for this event, you acknowledge that you fully understand and accept the aforementioned conditions and following event attendance conditions and, you are solely responsible for your own health, safety and well-being before, during and at anytime after the event as stated previously.
All attendees shall forever hold harmless the organizers and other attendees and unconditionally waive any liabilities resulting from attending and/or participating in this event.
We hike together at a moderate pace, but if you cannot keep pace then you are responsible to safely hike your way back to the starting point.