Grouse Grind

Metro Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada

1.2 miles (1.9 km) · 2,618 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

The Grouse Grind is a 1.2 mile route in Metro Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada. The course features 2,618 feet of elevation gain. The largest climb extends 0.6 miles, gaining 1,591 feet. The course averages 2165 feet of vertical gain per mile. The route follows trail surfaces. Terrain difficulty is rated as mountainous. Difficulty is rated 64.4 out of 10, placing it in the 99.9th percentile. This point-to-point route attracts trail runners and hikers exploring British Columbia's mountain terrain.

Route facts

Distance	1.2 mi (1.9 km)
Elevation gain	2,618 ft (798 m)
Average gain	2,165 ft per mile (410 m per km)
Longest climb	1.2 mi, 2,612 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	59%
Runnable	0% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 0 descents
Profile shape	Steady climb
Difficulty score	35.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Point to Point
Type	Route

Questions about Grouse Grind

How much elevation gain does Grouse Grind have?

Grouse Grind has 2,618 ft (798 m) of elevation gain over 1.2 miles (1.9 km). That averages 2,165 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Grouse Grind?

The difficulty score for Grouse Grind is 35.5 of 100. That is harder than 99.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 0% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Grouse Grind?

The longest climb on Grouse Grind runs 1.2 miles (1.9 km) and gains 2,612 ft (796 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 59%.