The Grouse Grind is a legendary hiking trail in North Vancouver renowned for its difficulty. It deserves this reputation climbing just shy of 3000 stairs with an incredible 800 m elevation gain over only 3 km,
yes it is steep, the average inclination is 28o, with the toughest section at about a 40o
!
How long does it take to climb up Grouse Mountain?
Statistics: Annually, over 150,000 people hike the trail. Average Time: On average it takes
up to 1.5 hours
to complete the hike. For novice hikers, 2 hours is recommended.
What is a good time for the Grouse Grind?
Some people take two hours or more although an average time is
1.5 hours
. The official record holder has done it in 23 minutes and 48 seconds.
Do I need winter tires to go to Grouse Mountain?
Getting to Grouse by Car
Capilano Road turns into Nancy Greene Way and at the top is the mountain’s Skyride tram which takes you to the base of the ski hill.
Rarely ever do you need winter tires to get there
, which isn’t the case for all the other mountains.
Is Grouse Grind open in winter?
To access the Snowshoe Grind, or any of our other snowshoe trails, a Ski & Snowboard Pass, Mountain Admission Ticket or Annual Locals Pass is required. The Snowshoe Grind is
open daily throughout the winter during daylight hours
. Please be sure to check our Current Conditions before your visit.
How long is the Grouse Grind trail?
Trail Information
The Grouse Grind Trail is located in North Vancouver, BC. It is a very steep trail that starts at 300 metres elevation and climbs to 1,100 metres over a distance of approximately
2.5 kilometres
. The hike is rated difficult because of its steepness.
Are there cougars on Grouse Mountain?
Over the past week there have been a number of cougar sightings on one of the most popular and punishing hiking trails in the province.
Is Grouse Mountain trail open?
Mountain open: 9am – 9pm
. Skiing and boarding hours: Monday- Friday 11:00am-8:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 9am-9pm. The Grouse Grind is CLOSED. The lower portion of the BCMC is closed while trails upgrades are underway starting April 4th to June 30th.
Is Grouse Grind worth?
The grouse grind is a true attraction of the North shore. While it doesn’t sound very hard, I am yet to hear anyone who did not find this challenging.
Worth the challenge when you get to the top
, definitely recommend to travel light but don’t go without water!!
What is at the top of Grouse Mountain?
Towering 190ft (57m) above Grouse Mountain peak,
the Eye of the Wind
is the first wind turbine in North America to be built at high altitude. It’s also the world’s first (and only) wind turbine with a glass viewing platform 10ft (3m) from its large rotating blades.
What is the temperature on Grouse Mountain?
| Resort Snow Depth Temp. (°F) | Top: 12 ft 28 | Bottom: 9 ft 32 |
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Can you drive up Grouse Mountain?
also,
you don’t drive up Grouse
(also you don’t drive up the mountains at Whistler). You drive to the base of Grouse & ride a gondola to the top where, if you are going skiing, you ride a chairlift even higher up. Grouse is convenient & a very nice mountain.
How long is the Grouse Mountain gondola ride?
Soaring to an altitude of 4,100 feet above sea level, our Scenic Chairlift will transport you to the apex of Grouse Mountain in a ride time of
fourteen minutes
.
How steep is the Grouse Grind?
November 8, 2021 – The Grouse Grind is CLOSED. The Grouse Grind is Vancouver’s most used trail and is renowned for its challenge in requiring physical strength and endurance in order to make it to the top.
In less than 3km, the trail climbs more than 850m
.
Do all season tires have a snowflake on them?
Most all-season tires do not qualify for the Mountain/Snowflake symbol
because the tread rubber in all-season and summer tires become hard at temperatures below 40 F.
Is all season tires good for winter?
Many all-season tires do great in the rain and bare pavement year-round. While a set of all-season tires can offer some traction in light snow and the occasional winter storm,
they’re not designed for deep snow, ice, and cold weather
(when temperatures stay below ~45o F).
Are all season tires m s?
“M+S” generally means Mud and Snow for All-Season tires
So even if a tire has a “M+S” marking, it can only be considered a true winter tire if it also has the Three Peak Mountain Snowflake symbol. On the other hand,
all winter tires carry the “M+S” mark
.
Is Grouse Mountain closing?
| Season Opening Closing | 20/21 Nov 20 2020 May 02 2021 | 19/20 Nov 09 2019 Mar 16 2020 | 18/19 Nov 11 2018 Apr 22 2019 | 16/17 Nov 26 2016 Invalid Date (estimated) |
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Are there bears on the Grouse Grind?
Today marks the end of the longest hibernation period yet at Grouse Mountain for our
two resident Grizzly Bears – Grinder and Coola
. They went into their den and sleeping chamber on November 10th, 2020 and emerged today on April 29th, 2021.
How do you prepare for the Grouse Grind?
Two activities that will improve your Grind time are
hill or incline treadmill sprints and weighted step ups
. Hill or incline treadmill intervals will increase your cardiovascular capacity by improving your body’s ability to clear lactate and sustain longer bouts of high intensity exercise.
How long is dog mountain hike?
Try this
6.5-mile
loop trail near Carson, Washington. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 10 min to complete.
What animals are on Grouse Mountain?
Grouse Mountain is home to orphaned
Grizzly bears, owls, and more
. Learn more interesting facts about our resident Grizzly bears Grinder and Coola here.
What animals live in the mountains of BC?
- Mountain Goat.
- Mule Deer.
- jpg. Mussels.
- Nootka Lupine.
- Northern Alligator Lizard.
Are there cougars in North Vancouver?
Report a cougar sighting
Cougar sightings in the District are rare
. However, the backcountry areas surrounding the district are cougar territory and on occasion, cougars have been spotted in our neighbourhoods.
