BCMC Trail

• A rugged, natural forest alternative to the nearby Grouse Grind, featuring fewer stairs and more roots.

• The 2.9 km trail ascends approximately 800 meters straight up the face of Grouse Mountain.

• Considered more technically challenging than the Grind due to the uneven terrain and steep grade.

• Hikers share the mountaintop finish with the Grind and typically take the Skyride gondola down.

The BC Mountaineering Club trail runs parallel to the Grouse Grind and is open year-round.

The Route

1. BCMC trailhead at Grouse base

2. Lower switchbacks

3. Mid-mountain viewpoints

4. Upper steep section

5. Junction with Grouse Grind

6. Grouse Mountain summit

Along the Way

• Open year-round

• Dogs allowed on-leash

• Less crowded than the Grind

• More technical terrain

• Can hike down

Best Times to Visit

Insider Tips

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  Save $20 — hike up the BCMC and walk DOWN (you can't walk down the Grind)

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  The trail is muddier and rootier than the Grind — wear proper boots

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  It's slightly longer and less steep than the Grind — more enjoyable, less punishing

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  The trailhead is right beside the Grouse Grind entrance — look for the sign

What to Bring

The BCMC Trail was built and is maintained by the British Columbia Mountaineering Club, one of BC's oldest outdoor recreation organizations (founded 1907). It predates the Grouse Grind and offers a more traditional mountain trail experience.

Source · bcmc.ca