The Grouse Grind
The Grouse Grind offers hiking.
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Overview
A 2.5-kilometre trail up the face of Grouse Mountain, commonly referred to as 'Mother Nature’s Stairmaster'. It is a challenging trail with an elevation gain of 800 metres, starting at 290 metres above sea level and reaching a summit of 1,090 metres. The trail includes 2,830 stairs and takes on average 2 to 2.5 hours to complete.
Quick Facts
- Type
- trail
- Coordinates
- 49.3755, -123.0904
Good to know
TRAIL FACTS
- Length
- 2.5 kilometres (1.55 miles)
- Elevation Gain
- 800 metres (2,624 feet)
- Base
- 290 metres above sea level (951 feet)
- Summit
- 1,090 metres (3,576 feet)
- Total Stairs
- 2,830
- Average Time
- On average it takes up to 2 to 2.5 hours to complete the hike.
History
- Trail History
- Today's Grouse Grind® was first developed in 1981 by mountaineers looking for a challenging and convenient workout. The trail was completed in the winter of 1983.
Modern-Day Revival
- Modern-Day Revival
- A revival began in the early 1990s, when the trail was named the Grouse Grind® in conjunction with the first ever Grouse Grind Mountain Run®. The trail has become part of the fabric of Vancouver with more than 100,000 hikers taking on the challenge each year.
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