Finally the Grouse Grind is opening Saturday! Time to start building the leg strength. For those that don’t know about the grind it is a rigorous 2.9 km (1.8 mile) trail that takes you straight up the face of Grouse Mountain. By the time you reach the plateau, your ascent will gain 853 metres (2,800 feet).
From the GVRD:
The Grouse Grind will be open beginning Saturday, May 19th, 2007.
Hours (seven days a week):
Morning opening: 6:30 a.m.
Evening closing: 7:30 p.m.General trail conditions will be monitored, and the hiking trail may be closed on relatively short notice.
For more information go to http://www.gvrd.bc.ca/services/grouse-grind.asp.