Hiking the Grouse Grind: Vancouvers Most common Hike The Grouse Grind is Vancouver’s most well-known climb that could be hiked by almost 100 000 climbers every year. "The Grind", is well-known among Vancouver top-notch backpackers and was developed in 1981 and is more than a easygoing stroll in the coastal mountains along Vancouvers northern shore. The incline on the hike is around 56% and includes 2830 stairs!