Grouse Grind closing for upgrade work starting Sept. 5 – BC | 24CA News
If you’re a Metro Vancouver health fan who loves the Grouse Grind, you’ll need to get your steps in as usually as attainable within the coming weeks.
The in style North Shore path is closing early this yr in order that crews can do improve work.
As of Sept. 5, the Grouse Grind can be closed seven days per week, and received’t reopen till work is full and path circumstances are thought-about secure.
Metro Vancouver stated due to the steep and dangerous terrain and site of the work, it may’t present any detours that might enable the path to remain open.
Work on the trailhead at Grouse Mountain Regional Park will even run from Sept. 5 to Dec. 31. During this time, the trailhead can be closed, and entry to the park can be by way of a secondary trailhead 250 metres to the east.
The work is a part of a multi-year $3.5 million undertaking in Grouse Mountain Regional Park, that may see upgrades to the Grouse Grind, BCMC Route and Baden-Powell Trail, together with viewpoints and relaxation stops.
While work on the Grouse Grind is underway, these different trails will stay open by way of the secondary trailhead.
However Metro Vancouver is advising hikers that whereas the BCMC Route is of an analogous size and elevation because the Grouse Grind it’s “maintained at a more rustic standard.”
Anyone taking path ought to put on climbing footwear or boots with good ankle help, carry water and a snack and produce a layer to remain heat.
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