Description

A quick morning fitness hike up Grouse, with a bit of scrambling along the way. We will meet at the Grouse Grind trailhead and hike up one of the lesser travelled trails.  We will finish at the Grouse Mountain Chalet and take the gondola back down after.

If you do not have a Grouse pass you will need to purchase a download ticket for $20 online or $25 at guest services at the top.

It should take about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours to hike up.

Elevation gain: ~800m (same as the Grouse Grind)

Meeting Time: we will meet at 7:45 am for 8:00 am departure

Meeting Place: Grouse Grind Trailhead

Parking: Grouse parking lots are pay parking. If you don’t have a parking pass, you can park along the street below or some of the side streets for free.

Requirements:

Fitness: able to hike up the Grouse Grind in less than 1 1/2 hours

Equipment:

• Hiking boots or trail runners
• Raincoat – it might be wet
• Small backpack with the 10 essentials
• Bring extra clothes as it can be cold up there, especially after sweating our way to the top
• Water.