The Endless Stairway
Location: “Grouse Grind” Hiking Trail, Grouse Mountain,
North Vancouver, British Columbia
Date: Aug 26, 2009
This steep and mountainous trail is a constant climb of 2,830 stairs
over a 2.9 km route. Developed in the early 1980's, “Mother
Nature's Stairmaster” climbs to the top of Grouse Mountain, where
a large resort offers many activities including zip lines, a
restaurant, skiing, helicopter tours, and a good view of downtown
Vancouver's skyscrapers. Even during the week, it's a very popular
trail, with over 100,000 people hiking it per year.
