11 Things to Know Before Hiking the Grouse Grind

Hikers on the Grouse Grind. Photo: Mike Seehagel

Often called “Mother Nature’s Stairmaster”, the Grouse Grind is a bucket list hike. Here’s everything you need to know to tackle this challenging trail.

What is the Grouse Grind?

Visitors and locals alike love to challenge themselves on the Grouse Grind. It is essentially a 2.5 km staircase through the forest that ascends over 800 m up to the top of Grouse Mountain. The challenging trail is never flat so you need to be in good shape. While the record time for the Grouse Grind is 24 minutes, most hikers take 2 to 2.5 hours.

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