Baden Powell: Deep Cove to Grouse Mountain Windmill: Difficulty - Very Hard

About the Hike:
From Deep Cove's Waterfront to the top of Grouse Mountain. We'll see the city from various points of the hike while travelling around the North Shore's Mountains. Hikers should have breakfast before joining and may want to get coffee at Honey Doughnuts & Goodies before we leave. We'll be stopping for food 2-3 times on the way, with one stop being at the End of the Line General Store in Lynn Valley. Current weather conditions are likely rain with snow starting 1/2 way up the Grouse Grind, and on top of Grouse Mountain. This is a very challenging hike within the city limits.

*Before pressing attend please be certain you'll attend. In the case of 3 "No-Shows" or 3 "Not Going", attendees may be removed from the group. For the same reason, please exercise common sense and common courtesy when using Event Chat

*Attendees only looking for an Intermediate difficulty hike may accompany us to Lynn Canyon, but are required to leave afterwards. For everyone else we'll be continuing on

*The fee to go down the gondola is $25

*This event is one-way. Translink accepts payment by compass card, coins or credit card tap. Splitting an Uber fare is also a popular option

Difficulty, Distance, and Elevation:
Very Hard, 24.5km trail (one way), 2017 meters of elevation gain

Meeting At: Honey Doughnuts & Goodies, North Vancouver. Near the front of the coffee shop, not blocking the doors
Parking: You may park at Panorama Park, North Vancouver, but this hike is one-way so you will have to return to Deep Cove by transit to retrieve your car. You may have to drive around to find parking so come early.
Transit Access: From Phibbs Exchange, take either the 211, 212, or 215 (slowest bus)

Recommended Hiking Clothing, Footwear and Gear:

1. Hiking Boots or Hiking Shoes
2. Hiking backpack + 2-3 litres of water + lunch + 2nd lunch + Snacks + 2nd snacks
3. Sweater/Hoodie/Mid-layer
4. Microspikes (for the last part of the hike)
5. Rainpants + Gaiters (for the last part of the hike)
6. Gloves
7. Jacket with hood (or Rain Jacket)
8. Headlamp