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    Grouse Grind

    4.4 (189 reviews)
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    Honey V.

    HARDEST hike of my life! Online they say it's 1.55 miles (2.5 km)... Apple Watch determined that was a lie! A total of 1.9 miles straight UP :') elevation of 2500 ft (aka 2800 stairs/200 flights). Took me a total of 1 hr 13 mins. The site says average time is 2-2.5hr. But you can purchase an official timer to keep track of your time as well as compare yourself to others on the scoreboard. The fastest official times were about 30 mins. Savages. I'm so glad I bought the download sky ride trip down for C$20 pp! As you cannot hike down grouse grind! A sign of how difficult and dangerous this trail is. I didn't know there's an option to hike down another trail though (BCMC 3.1km less steep) for those of you who are inclined. My legs were shakey af halfway up! And I do not skip leg day. Sweating balls in 60*F. My bf had to take plenty of breaks! Super surprising since he runs a lot. Luckily there's cafes up top to replenish. Plenty of activities as well (grizzly bear exhibit, birds of prey talk, zip lining, disc golf, rope climbing). Even shops - one in particular w running gear and cute grouse grind swag. At the half mile mark (1/4 way marker) - there's a sign/warning that's the last place you're allowed to turn around. The hike gets steeper and narrower! Then some benches a little more up and at the 1/2 way marker (1 mile according to my watch). Cute sign at the top w the view .. slightly obscured by the sky ride. A good amount of ppl around noon on a weekday in June, but not overly crowded. But I unfortunately stood on the far side of the crowded sky ride and didn't get a good view on the way down :(. Overall a must do and wish I could do it more often as a super hard workout! Just be prepared! #12

    Mari E.

    This trail wise, it's very very intense workout. It's not normal hike. However I'm thanksful for this trail existence. I can come here by Transkink bus paying only $2.4 and do this hardcore exercise. I did alone because I wanted to keep my pace but please be aware that you need good preparation. I had thought the gondola charges only $10 but nowadays it's $20 and have to book by online. Show QR code at gondola gate and masks are mandatory.

    Beautiful when foggy.
    Chad D.

    So much harder than I thought it was going to be. I was expecting more of a trail but this thing was like one giant stairmaster. You pretty much climb straight up the mountain side. I tried to capture how steep it is on my camera but it was pretty impossible to do. At a quarter of the way up, there's a sing telling you to do a gut check to see if you can continue. I thought it was for theatrics but it really did get much steeper past the sign. The climb itself is beautiful even with the manmade stairs and railings. Once you get to the top, you can walk around and enjoy the view. It was really foggy the day we went up so not much for us. Also, be prepared to buy a sky ride ticket to get back down.

    Susan C.

    I weigh train twice a week and do intensive cardio 3-5 times a week (ie. HIIT, Crazy Asian Woman Dance Cardio, etc.) and the Grouse Grind was not as scary as the descript and some people have made it out to be. It's about 2 miles and 2800 feet, which is no small feat, but a well-marked and well-maintained trail. Steps ALL of the way, reinforced by logs, sometimes with helpful woooden hand rails or ropes. Steps may be very large (ie. I sometimes felt like a toddler trying to hoist myself up an adult-sized chair), but quite do-able. I went with a friend who hiked with the pace of a dead man walking to the electric chair. With a 30-minute break and constantly waiting up for her, we did the thing in 1 hour 44 minutes. We started mid-morning and there were a TON of people on the trail - mostly non-hikers ready for a challenge. Our hike up was like a tag team of going up, resting, letting the same group(s) of people pass us, then we pass them, etc. There is no GOING DOWN the trail, though we did see two sheepish-looking people do just that. It's not dangerous to go down per se, but with the number of people going up, it's better to keep the trail one way only. No bathroom facilities, though there were a few areas where you could get out of sight for a pee break. No rest areas (ie. Scenic picnic spots) anywhere along the trail, except for the base of a tree or a cut-down stump. It's not a pretty trail; the trail is all tree covered with exposure only at the top. The trail's sole purpose is to kick my flat Asian ass into oblivion. At the top, you must purchase a $15 gondola ride down to the parking lot (parking is about $6 or $8 for 3 hours paid at machines located in the lots). Flinging yourself off the mountain is also an option, though not recommended. There's also a cafe at the top which serves very healthy granola-y baked goods and drinks, most of which you will have no interest in, after coming within an inch of death hiking the Grouse Grind. The cafe has a nice outdoor patio from which you can take in the scenery before you, as you contemplate why you're still alive, when you cannot feel your extremities.

    Tony M.

    What a discovery! I appreciate the tremendous effort and engineering to build this trail. I love Grouse Grind Trail because it's steep enough one of the few steep enough trails to get my cardio up to maximum heart rate. To find your maximum heart rate subtract your age from 220 and that will be your maximum and to get cardio benefit try to get to at least 80% of your maximum. This is very easy to do on Grouse Grind Trail most Trails I hike I have to do Sprints up the Steep Parts just to get the cardio. Five stars for Grouse Grind Trail. I'll be back next time earlier to check out the exhibits up top.

    View from the top
    Irena T.

    Less than 2 miles? Psh. I've done ultramarathons before. No problem. WRONG. WRONG. WRONG. Longest 2 miles of my life. SO.MANY.STAIRS. Views were really pretty, but THOSE STAIRS. Bring (lug) food and have a mini-celebratory picnic at the top (you laugh now, but that's actually what we did). There's also a surprising amount of stuff to do/see at the top, so pay your parking meter accordingly!! The gondola down is $10 and has amazinggggg views, but they pack people in like sardines, which kind of sucks (and is kind of scary. Are you sure this thing can hold that much weight?!). Slightly depressing what took you 2 hours to climb only takes 4 minutes on a gondola, though. I did this the day after the Lululemon Half, so it's definitely doable. The hike surprisingly didn't even leave me sore the next day! If you're not in shape, best of luck to you.

    Front entrance~
    Edward L.

    Everybody knows, you ain't a Vancouverite unless you've done the world famous Grind. Parking is available in the various lots, but Lot D (on the R side as soon as you enter the park) is free. If you have never done this before, this is a must. With that said, come prepared. This is no leisurely walk. I cannot stress this enough, for the sake of safety. You can buy a pass that allows you to "beep in" at the beginning and end of the hike. Your name and time will then be displayed at the top of the screen. Besides the street cred gained, this is also a great time to see how many 60 year olds are faster than you. I'm serious. Nothing like realizing you're way slower than some who are twice your age. People are crazy here. As for the hike itself, here are some tips: 1) The hike is marked at the 1/4, 1/2, and 3/4 marks, which is great for setting your pace. The 1st 1/4 is the longest, in terms of both horizontal distance and time required. There are many times when you may think you'll die before reaching here. The good news though is that each segment gets progressively "shorter". 2) Even during the summer, the trail gets quite wet and muddy after the 3/4 mark. 3) Bring some insect repellent if you don't like being swarmed by tiny flies. This happens after the 3/4 mark as well. 4) Bring water. You will need it, guaranteed. 5) Unfortunately, riding the gondola down after is not free. Yes, you have to pay $10 to come down. You could technically walk back down the GG (I didn't tell you this), but this can't be too healthy for your knees. If you can finish the hike within 90 minutes, that is considered good for a tourist/visitor. For the locals, everyone talks about breaking the 1h mark. And for those who are insane, it's 30 minutes. Yes, people actually pull this off. It's ridiculous. I didn't tell you this, but if the fence is closed, you can bypass the entrance fence by looking for the "path" to the R of it. Go far enough up and the fence ends. Oops, did I say this out loud? With that said, don't be stupid and trap yourself on the mountain, since there will obviously be nobody to save you. If you survive this walk, not only do you get bragging rights, but you are treated to what is probably the best view of Vancouver from anywhere short of a plane.

    View from the top and transportation down
    Alvin L.

    If you want to do this hike and never exercise, turnaround and buy a lift ticket up because you will not make it. For those that exercise regularly, this hike will be challenging. You will break a sweat but will be rewarded with a sweet view at the top. FYI: lift ticket up $40. Lift down $10. If you hike up, you can't hike back down so be prepared to spend $10 on a ride down. Level of difficulty: 8.5/10

    Michelle L.

    This review is based on people who do marathons & CrossFit for your well being! When locals tell you it's a strenuous hike, you better believe it! But is the view at the top all worth it? YES!! It will make you forget what you just climbed. Maybe not, but seriously I could not be anymore grateful to have done this on a perfect weather & day. * Parking: They have a parking lot for a few hours & all day. We were lucky to arrive while someone was leaving & they were kind enough to give us their parking stub for the rest of the day. We tried to do the same when we left, but we were being honked at from drivers without patience. * Experience: Keep in mind, I did this with 3 other friends which 2 of us did a CrossFit workout early in the morning & had the SeaWheeze Lululemon half marathon the following day. I had come out of packet pick up & one of the Lululemon workers asked me what I had planned for the rest of the day. I said, "Grouse Grind!" Their jaw dropped. Literally tried scarying me while telling me that they do not recommend doing Grouse Grind especially if I have a half marathon to do the following day & it's my first time. I kept my humble mouth shut & just agreed with them. Held my breath without saying that I've done a full marathon & beyond before. The only person that knows your body is yourself! I almost tried convincing my friends to not do it, but when you've never been to Canada & this is the first time? I said F it, let's do it! Now for the climb.... this was a REAL strenuous 2,000+ steps, 2 point something kilometer distance staircase with your legs bent almost 90 degrees for some steps. There are tree trunks that count how the number out of 40 until you reach the top. I apologize if this may gross you out, but I admit that 1/4th of the way, I vomited once. It was a good one though because after that, I felt 10x better & was able to climb the rest! Did it make me think twice about giving up? Definitely not! When you're already up there, why turn back? It's not a race. Give me credit for finishing this because we did come across some people who weren't even half way up & gave up by coming back down. We also came across locals who sped through us like nothing. Our overall time? 2 sum hours. - View at the top: BEAUTIFUL! Worth the climb! We were lucky the weather was completely clear. - What to wear: Hiking shoes, no heavy backpacks, workout clothes, sunglasses, & cap - What to bring: Energy snacks, water, sunscreen, ca$h (They have a snack bar, food, & drinks at the very top, so you pretty much have a good prize after that climb.), small face towel or wipes (Please wipe down or bring deodorant. We came across people with some serious B.O.) - What's at the top? Souvenir shop, dining area, balcony, bathrooms, water fountains, & we even witnessed a wedding ceremony happening as well. - Gondola: Rode it on the way down! $10 per person & a quick ride down. - What's at the bottom? Another souvenir shop, Starbucks - Can you time yourself? Yes! I noticed some people had a card that they scanned before the first step & scanned right at the top. aaaand the last question.... WOULD I DO IT AGAIN?! YES! North Vancouver, Canada, you are beautiful & worth every sight! ps - I was NOT sore the next day after doing this. Again, you are the only person that knows what your own body is capable of! If you're not tremendously active, be prepared to be sore the following day & stretch!

    Made it!!
    Cristina X.

    Fantastic hike with straightforward 2800+ stairs brings you to the top of goose mountain with amazing view. As a hike lover, I absolutely enjoyed the hike - it's fun and challenging. Great hiking trail with forest accompany the whole way. The trail is well-maintained and marked. You can track the progress easily by checking the numbers on the trees (1-40/40 trees and big marks every 25% along the trail). The challenging part - I had to keep push myself to keep the 1hr pace until finish line! Here are the stats: 1-2hrs, 4km distance, 850m elevation (2800+stairs non-stop). Hike up and ride the lift down (only $10 one-way down). I would def come back next time I visit Vancouver! If you are up for the challenge, you can also download the goose mountain hike app to get on the score board!

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    Review Highlights - Grouse Grind

    We hiked up and then took the chairlift to the gondola, and then the gondola down, very scenic views on the entire way down!

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    Kennedy Falls - June 14, 2025.

    Kennedy Falls

    5.0(1 review)
    7.6 km

    The first and only time I have hiked to Kennedy Falls was in the summer of 2016, nine years ago…read more I've been wanting to go again, but unfortunately I never had the opportunity until yesterday (June 14, 2025). As nearly a decade has gone by, I didn't remember much about the hike except that it was fairly challenging because the terrain was quite rugged and technical with rocks and roots, there were logs to climb over, and I had to scramble up some short, but steep inclines. None of that has changed, but now along a short section of the trail (probably the part that I had to scramble up nine years ago), there is a chain to assist with climbing up and down. I had quite a bit of difficulty descending this portion of the trail (it was quite scary!), but it was fairly easy hiking back up. Until quite recently, I had no idea that Kennedy Falls was accessible by transit, and I organized a hike yesterday with my transit accessible hiking group. The #210 bus stops at Mountain Highway and Coleman Street, only about a ten minute walk from the entrance to the trails on Mount Fromme, although the walk up from the bus stop is quite steep, and I was huffing and puffing. (The walk from the bus stop was actually the steepest incline encountered on our entire hike. The hike, while difficult due to terrain, had minimal elevation.) The hike to Kennedy Falls, round trip, is 10km and about five hours. Hiking at a slow, relaxed pace, taking breaks (including 20 minutes at the falls and 10 minutes at the big Cedar tree, as well as other shorter breaks), the hike took six hours. To get to Kennedy Falls, you first hike along the Cedar Tree Trail. The first portion is quite easy and flat, then you eventually encounter logs, rocks, and the chain. After about 1.5 hours, you come to the big Cedar -- a HUGE tree that is estimated to be about 600 years old. Once leaving the Cedar, it takes about an hour to get to the falls, so a total of 2.5 hours from the beginning to the falls, one way. (The timing was also the same on the way back.) It was a great hike, and now that I know that it is transit accessible, I will be sure to go more often. As it can be quite wet and muddy, with numerous streams to cross, it is best to go during the summer when it's dry, so I likely won't be going in the spring, only summer and early fall. (Also due to the length of the hike, I prefer to go when the sun sets later.) Other things to note: the outhouses located at the start of the trail are still gendered (which makes no sense!), and the sign telling you not to throw pianos and other objects into the toilet is still there. There is also a water refill station at the entrance. Not that it matters to me, as I take transit, but parking there is difficult. A few of our group members drove, and they had trouble finding parking. Parking is free, but the parking lot is quite small, and Mount Fromme is very popular with mountain bikers (there are numerous mountain biking trails), so the parking lot was full at 10am. They were able to find parking on nearby side streets, but then had to walk 20 minutes up the steep hill (the bus stop was closer than where they parked). One person did manage to get a parking spot in the parking lot (after waiting 30 minutes), but it was only after we completed our hike that we noticed there was a three hour limit (thankfully he did not get a ticket). While transit is a pain in the ass (our bus was over ten minutes late!), it has its advantages. [Yelp collections: Hiking]

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    Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve

    Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve

    4.8(16 reviews)
    6.4 km

    Last year I discovered a hiking group that hikes in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve (LSCR)…read moreevery Monday morning for a couple of hours. Due to my school, I was only able to go on one hike with them last year as I found the group just before the fall semester started, but this year I've gone on half a dozen hikes with them and look forward to many more. There are 65km of hiking trails in the LSCR, ranging from easy (such as the Rice Lake Loop) to challenging, for more experienced hikers. There are several intermediate trails, including a portion of the Baden Powell trail, and with all the different trails, it is a great area to explore and your hike can range from an easy one hour walk to a hike of several hours -- there's something for everyone. The LSCR is located between Lynn Headwaters Regional Park and Lynn Canyon Park, so you can combine a hike in the LSCR with a hike in Lynn Headwaters or Lynn Canyon for more variety. Another great thing about the LSCR is that it is transit accessible! You can take the #227 or #228 bus, or take the #210 bus to Lynn Headwaters and walk about ten to fifteen minutes to LSCR. [Yelp collections: Hiking]

    This is the area that is on the other side of Lynn Valley Park. Had no idea this existed (or that…read moreit was technically a different park) until now. Parking is available in the nice large lot next to the water treatment centre. There are public washrooms here as well. Some of the trails here seem to be more like service roads. Very well maintained. There are plenty of bear warning signs too. Guess somebody got eaten at one point. Plenty of fellow hikers and dogs here for bears to snack on. I remember always seeing other people at some point. In other words, the place is pretty crowded during the summer months. The trails go quite a ways from here. Hikes can go from minutes to hours or days, depending on what one is looking for.

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    Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve
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    Lighthouse Park - Trail to the lighthouse takes you through a huge old growth forest!

    Lighthouse Park

    4.7(68 reviews)
    12.1 km

    The forest trails are great, we didn't make it to the lighthouse but still enjoyed this location…read morevery much. There is parking you do have to pay but it's not too bad. Walking around the massive, ancient trees provides a deep sense of peace and wonder. It is scenic and accessible for hiking in the area.

    The highlight of this park is a lovely, historic lighthouse built on a huge granite boulder - but…read moreto get to the lighthouse, you hike through a massive old-growth forest with magnificent views of Burrard Inlet and downtown Vancouver off in the distance! The original lighthouse was wooden and lit in 1875 - this current lighthouse was built in 1912 out of concrete on top of a massive granite boulder. It's still in use today although the light is now automated. You can't access the lighthouse itself - it's closed off by fencing. But there are some buildings surrounding the lighthouse with interesting info signs on the parts they played during WWII. There's also picnic tables if you need a rest or some snacks. The trail up to the lighthouse viewpoint are wide and very well maintained. The entire trail is a moderate loop just over 4 miles long with almost 450 feet elevation gain according to AllTrails. Due to time constraints, we only hiked from the parking lot to the lighthouse viewpoint- it was pretty easy and it's less than a mile to the lighthouse with just over 100 feet of elevation gain. So round trip we did less than 2 miles. There's a large parking lot at the trailhead that's pay-to-park. We paid via QR code on one of the signs easily - we had good cell signal. It was just over $10CAD for about 2 hours so very reasonable.

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    Info plaque near the lighthouse

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    Capilano Suspension Bridge Park - Autumn is my favorite color

    Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

    4.2(1.3k reviews)
    3.2 km

    One of the most visited attractions just outside of the city of Vancouver. I love this little…read moreadventure! The bridge itself stretches 450 ft over the river and stands 230 get above the river . So yeah pretty cool ! The park showcases the bridge well, you sway across gently with great views. Also there are a few other cool parts you must do. The cliff walk is neat. Attached to the granite cliff it's a narrow walk but not scary. Then the mini suspension bridges in the treetops was a fun part. High in the trees again with awesome views. You just kinda stand sometimes on the bridges and admire all that's around you. Also a few exhibits showcases the ecosystems. A great place 20 mins from the city for views. Nature and a little thrill seeking. Super safe and really nicely maintained. We went during fall and the had Halloween all around the park . Very extensive decor. Can't imagine it at Christmas! Highly recommended this place. Outside of city life but so worth it.

    A super fun park to explore, especially when they have their light exhibits!…read more Coming from a person who is terrified of heights and prefers to have stand on solid/still ground, the suspension bridge is a lot of fun. It is pretty terrifying the first time, but when you have to cross back over (and you've accepted the fact that there's no other way to get back) it's actually super fun. Also, if you get the chance to come here for the Valentine's lights it is stunning and you won't regret!

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    Dan and I visited in January

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    Capilano Salmon Hatchery - Slug on the trail

    Capilano Salmon Hatchery

    4.7(41 reviews)
    1.6 km

    I haven't been here in ages and was fortunate enough to visit this place again! AMAZING AMAZING…read more AMAZING This place is beautiful and fits in seamlessly with the natural surroundings. The hatchery was built to help with the declining salmon stocks, but it is still a working facility up to this day! On the visitor's side, this is an amazing place to visit, re-visit and bring kids, relatives, and friends. The hatchery is FREE and..... during the right time, preferably fall, you can see juveniles to adults. A lot of them! It is an amazing and wonderful sight to literally see the coho and chinook struggle against the current as they jump up each step to their final resting place. The surrounding water and just watching the salmon is very peaceful and relaxing......at the same time, you want to cheer for each salmon as they make it to the next step! There's benches around the place, washrooms, and a parking. There's also a trail from the Cleveland dam to the hatchery. Salmon Times: Chinook adults (October to November) Coho adults (June to November) Steelhead adults (March to April) Coho juveniles (all year) Chinook juveniles (March to May) I definitely will be back :)

    Such a cool spot to check. We visited in Mar h on a gloomy day. I must say it is self guided and…read morethere was not much going on at the time. That being said, the views are great and it is definitely educational. You can arrive by car or by foot if you hike down from the Capilano River Park

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    Watching the salmon fight the current

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    Slug on the nearby trail

    Grouse Grind - hiking - Updated May 2026

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