THE world-famous Grouse Grind Trail will be open to the public starting on Tuesday, April 21.
“It’s a wonderful time to get outdoors and connect with nature, and tackling the Grouse Grind is a great way to boost your mental and physical health after a long, rainy winter,” said Metro Vancouver Chair Mike Hurley on Monday.
The Grouse Grind Trail will be open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closing times will vary throughout the season as the daylight hours fluctuate. Visitors will notice that several sections of stairs were replaced as part of ongoing trail maintenance. Further improvements will be made this fall when the Grouse Grind Trail closes for maintenance between October 13 and November 6.
“The changes made to the Grouse Grind during the off-season make it safer for hikers and help the trail last longer. Now we’re ready to welcome hikers back for a new season of trekking,” said John McEwen, Vice Chair of Metro Vancouver and Chair of the Regional Parks Committee. “For over 50 years, Metro Vancouver has proudly cared for some of the region’s most cherished parks.”
Located in Grouse Mountain Regional Park, the Grouse Grind Trail is rated difficult due to its steepness. The trail starts at 300 metres of elevation and climbs to 1,100 metres over approximately 2.5 kilometres. Hikers are urged to be prepared in advance of taking on the challenge by wearing appropriate footwear and clothing, as well as bringing water, food, and a cellphone. It’s important to be in good physical shape to tackle the trail and people with any health issues, like high blood pressure and heart problems, or breathing problems such as asthma, are advised not to attempt the steep climb.
In case of emergency, the automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) have been reactivated on the Grouse Grind Trail and the BCMC Route.
Downhill hiking is not permitted on the Grouse Grind Trail — the Grouse Mountain Resort Skyride and Gondola or the BCMC Route are the only downhill options.
Safety Information:
- Be aware that the 2.5-kilometre trail is a very steep and strenuous hike
- Wear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear
- Be prepared with water, a snack, and a cellphone
- Leave enough time to finish your hike before it gets dark
- Dogs are not permitted on the Grouse Grind Trail or the BCMC Route
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Grouse Mountain Regional Park is part of Metro Vancouver’s regional park system. The system, which drew 14.7 million visitors in 2025, is made up of 24 parks, five greenways, two ecological conservancy areas, and two regional park reserves, spanning nearly 14,000 hectares in communities from Bowen Island in the west to Langley and Maple Ridge in the east. Since 1967, Metro Vancouver has been expanding this system to create a resilient network of connected parks and greenways that protect natural areas while providing access to nature for the region’s growing population.
