⛰️ Grouse Grind - Intermediate

⛰️ Grouse Grind - Intermediate

📍 Location: Grouse Grind
📏 Distance: ~3 km ascent
⏱ Duration: ~2–3 hours depending on pace and breaks
⬆️ Elevation Gain: ~850 m
🥾 Difficulty: Intermediate / Hard
🌲 Terrain: Steep mountain trail with stairs, roots, rocks, and sustained uphill climbing

🗓 Date: Saturday, June 6
🕘 Meet-up: 9:00 AM

📌 Meeting Point

Bottom of the Grouse Grind trail near the main entrance at Grouse Mountain

🔥 About the Hike

The Grouse Grind is one of Vancouver’s most iconic fitness hikes — a steep uphill climb often called “Mother Nature’s Stairmaster.” The goal is to enjoy the climb, get a great workout in, and take in the mountain views at the top.

Participants are welcome to go at their own pace.

⬇️ Going Down

Participants can choose to:
• Take the Grouse Mountain Skyride gondola down (paid option, $20 online).
• Hike down via the BCMC Trail.

🎟 Gondola Tickets

Advance online purchase is recommended.

🎒 What to Bring
• Proper hiking shoes with good grip
• Plenty of water
• Snacks / electrolytes
• Weather-appropriate layers
• Optional: trekking poles

⚠️ Group Notes / Disclaimer
• This is a social group hike, not a guided tour
• Participants join at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety and preparedness
• Please assess your fitness level before joining — this is a steep and physically demanding trail
• The event may be adjusted or cancelled depending on weather or trail conditions.