Grouse Grind Closed...what's a good replacement?

[scottmcl]

So I thought I was going to do the Grouse Grind tomorrow, but it turns out it is still closed. What is a good replacement? Is there another trail that offers the same intense workout?

[Goonish]

Burnaby Mountain comes to mind. It's not nearly as intense but some of the trails are alright.

[bokchoy]

Don't expect the grind to open for another month or two.. it's still snowpacked.

Burnaby mountain is definitely not as intense but it's not a bad replacement

[scottmcl]

We did the Chief instead...

Second peak

[SleepyGSR]

You can also run up and down the stairs for a couple of hours at Trail #6 UBC.
YMMV on the view at the bottom.

[kurtblak]

So I thought I was going to do the Grouse Grind tomorrow, but it turns out it is still closed. What is a good replacement? Is there another trail that offers the same intense workout?

Just run; it easily as good and better on your knees then the grind - and by the way - the grind is a tourist thing - only for people who do not know better. Most "in fit" folks consider it a joke.

[scottmcl]

Just run; it easily as good and better on your knees then the grind - and by the way - the grind is a tourist thing - only for people who do not know better. Most "in fit" folks consider it a joke.

That being said, the Squamish Chief (2nd/3rd peaks) is quite a workout. Great scenery too, and lots of variety in terrain and obstacles.

Running is just not as much fun.

(tip, go early.....)

[kurtblak]

That being said, the Squamish Chief (2nd/3rd peaks) is quite a workout. Great scenery too, and lots of variety in terrain and obstacles.

Running is just not as much fun.

(tip, go early.....)

There are a gazillion trail runs you can go to in the GVRD; a great book to pick up is 101 day hikes in the lower mainland (or something like that)..aout $15 in most book stores...and you can likely save money by staying in the surrey area....


plus good info:


http://www.welcometobc.ca/vanhiking/black_mountain.html