Summer Activities Hiking

The Grouse Grind® Trail

The popular Grouse Grind® is a 2.9-kilometre trail up the face of Grouse Mountain, commonly referred to by Vancouverites as “Mother Nature’s Stairmaster.” Over 110-thousand hikers a year take on the challenge of the rugged terrain and steep climb, starting at the Valley Station and finishing at the Peak’s plateau, for a total elevation gain of 2,800-feet. The average climb takes just over an hour, with beginners requiring up to two hours to complete the trek.



Grind™ Timer Program 

Grouse Mountain's Grind™ Timer will allow you to monitor your performance and see how you rank against other Grouse Grinders. Purchase a Grind™ Timer Card, containing a radio frequency chip, from Grouse Mountain. Swipe your card at the Grind™ Timer at the base of the Grouse Grind®, and again at the top of the trail, and your name and time will appear on the monitor at Alpine Guest Services in the Peak Chalet.



Guided Interpretive Walks and Eco Walks

A self-guided or interpretive walking tour through the forests of Grouse Mountain offers a unique encounter with the great natural resources of British Columbia. The shores of the Blue Grouse lake border the rolling pathways of the Eco Walk. Explore the awe-inspiring wooden sculptures comissioned from local First Nations artist Glen Greenside as you as you travel alond the mountaintop pathways and trails.