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through a rainforest. Another trail leads to a fenced area where wolves and bears are re-
habilitated afterbeingorphaned.Thebest-knownhikeisthe
Grouse Grind,
fromthebase
of the gondola to the top. It's so named for a reason: The trail gains more than 1 kilometer
(3,300 feet) of elevation in just 2.9 kilometers (1.8 miles). Thousands of locals make the
trek daily as part of a self-imposed fitness program, with upwards of 100,000 completing
thetraileachsummerseason.Onceatthetop,itcosts$12foraone-wayticketbackdown.
Other summit activities include a fun but touristy logging show, chairlift rides, a First Na-
tions longhouse with dancing and storytelling, and widescreen movie presentations of the
outdoor wonders of British Columbia and local wildlife.
Grouse Mountain Skyride
