A mutual friend living in Vancouver described this trail as "endless" and "disgusting". "You should go if you're into that sort of thing." With that glowing endorsement, this was by far top on my list

THE BIG: Located in North Vancouver, past the capilano bridge. Plenty of parking in the paid lots and free street parking down the hill. THE BLACK AND WHITE: This is a grueling hike. Think stairmaster

Sweat, Tears, Laughs, Grouse Grind is the best!! Grouse Grind is a 1.5ish mile hiking with about a 800m ascent to the heavens!! Photos don't do the hike justice as you climb through the clouds into Ni