Grouse Grind trail reopens after seasonal closure
The Grouse Grind trail on Grouse Mountain reopened Thursday, November 12, after its seasonal closure. Hikers need a gondola descent ticket and must start from the main entrance, as the East Entrance remains closed for tree work.
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The Grouse Grind trail on Grouse Mountain reopened Thursday, November 12, at 9:00 am, after its seasonal closure. Grouse Mountain confirmed the reopening on its trail page.
The trail runs 2.5 kilometres with 800 metres of elevation gain and 2,830 stairs. Grouse Mountain says the average hiking time is two to two and a half hours.
Hikers who want to take the gondola down must download a descent ticket before they go. Grouse Mountain says the first tickets for downhill travel are available daily at 7:30 am, and hikers are not permitted to walk down the trail. The descent ticket is downloaded from Grouse Mountain's website or its app before the hike begins.
East Entrance still closed
Metro Vancouver, which manages the parks land around the trail, says the East Entrance to the Grouse Grind and the Viewpoint Trail remain closed from November 2 for about two weeks of tree work. Hikers must use the main entrance on Nancy Greene Way. The BCMC Route and the Baden Powell Trail are accessible from the main entrance and remain open.
Metro Vancouver lists current conditions and closures for North Shore mountain trails on its Grouse Grind conditions page at metrovancouver.org/current-conditions/grouse-grind-trail.
Other facilities
The Blue Grouse gondola is running to bring hikers down after they complete the trail. Grouse Mountain says its skiing and snowboarding terrain remains closed, as does the Kids Tree Canopy Adventure until November 20.
The Grouse Grind is at the top of Nancy Greene Way in the District of North Vancouver. District residents can reach it by taking bus route 232 from Lonsdale Quay to the base of the mountain. The trailhead parking area is at the base of the gondola building.
Grouse Mountain is one of three North Shore mountain parks named in the District's scope for natural areas: along with the Lynn Headwaters and Mount Seymour, it is the site of North Shore Rescue calls throughout the year. The mountain sits within the District's boundaries.
Download a gondola descent ticket from Grouse Mountain's website before heading up. Use the main entrance off Nancy Greene Way, as the East Entrance is closed. Check Metro Vancouver's conditions page at metrovancouver.org/current-conditions/grouse-grind-trail for updated trail information before you go.
Questions this story answers
When did the Grouse Grind trail reopen in 2026?
Grouse Mountain says the Grouse Grind trail reopened on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 9:00 am, after its seasonal closure. The trail closes each year when weather and snow conditions make it unsafe, and reopens once conditions allow. The 2026 reopening came in mid-November.
Do I need a ticket to hike the Grouse Grind?
Grouse Mountain says hikers must download a gondola descent ticket before going up the Grouse Grind. Descending by foot on the trail is not permitted. Grouse Mountain says the first tickets for downhill travel by gondola are available daily at 7:30 am.
Is the East Entrance to the Grouse Grind open?
Metro Vancouver says the East Entrance to the Grouse Grind trail and the Viewpoint Trail are closed from November 2, 2026 for about two weeks of tree work. Hikers must use the main entrance. The BCMC Route and the Baden Powell Trail are accessible from the main entrance. Metro Vancouver lists current conditions on its Grouse Grind trail page.
How long is the Grouse Grind trail?
Grouse Mountain says the Grouse Grind is 2.5 kilometres long with 800 metres of elevation gain, the equivalent of 2,630 feet. The trail has 2,830 stairs. Grouse Mountain puts the average hiking time at two to two and a half hours.
Is the Grouse Mountain gondola running?
Grouse Mountain says the Blue Grouse gondola is running to bring hikers down after they complete the trail. Hikers must have a valid gondola descent ticket, downloaded before they start the climb. The first tickets for downhill travel are available daily at 7:30 am, and walking down the Grouse Grind trail is not permitted.
Is skiing open at Grouse Mountain?
Grouse Mountain says skiing and snowboarding terrain at Grouse Mountain remains closed as of November 12, 2026. The Kids Tree Canopy Adventure is also closed until November 20. The main activity available on the mountain for District residents on the reopening weekend is hiking the Grouse Grind trail and descending by gondola.
Where is the Grouse Grind trail?
The Grouse Grind trailhead is at the top of Nancy Greene Way in the District of North Vancouver. District residents can reach it by taking bus route 232 from Lonsdale Quay to the base of Grouse Mountain.
Where can I track what North Vancouver District's elected councillors have promised about parks and trails?
The promise tracker for North Vancouver District's elected mayor and councillors is at /bc/north-vancouver-district-2026/tracker. It records every campaign commitment and shows what action has been taken on each.
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