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| View from the Grouse Mountain top |
The Grouse Grind ⭐, also known as Mother Nature's Stairmaster, is a 2.9-kilometer (1.8-mile) trail with 2,830 stairs that takes hikers to the top of Grouse Mountain. The official website warns that the trail is very challenging and not for the average hiker.
On average, it takes up to an hour and a half to complete the hike, but first-timers should allow for two hours. The hike is one-way (downhill travel is prohibited) and almost non-stop, as mosquitoes may bite you if you stand still or sit down. Finally, try to carry a backpack as light as possible, or you may regret it.
Updates on September 3, 2023:
This article was written in 2017, before the COVID-19 pandemic. It is important to note that some things may have changed since then, such as the hours of operation, the cost of admission, and the availability of amenities. Please be sure to check the official website for the latest information before you visit.
Figure 1. The entrance to the trail (locked in the Winter)
How to Reach the Trailhead
For most locals, they drive to the parking lot at the base of mountain. However, for a traveler like me, I have taken public transit system to there:
- Taking Canada Line Skytrain to the Waterfront Station
- Transferring to Seabus from Waterfront to Lonsdale Quay
- Transferring to Bus 236
- Walking across the main road from the bus stop to the trailhead (see the photo above; note that the gate was closed in the picture; however, it will be opened if the trail is open)
Photos
Vancouver Travel—Grouse Mountain (The Peak of Vancouver)
Trail with steep slopes
Road mark (1/2 Mark)
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