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At a glance01Grouse Grind Trail02Pacific Spirit Salish–Cleveland Loop03Pacific Spirit Admiralty Trail Route
Current position#1 in Vancouver#2 in Vancouver#3 in Vancouver
Recognized asExact Metro Vancouver uphill-only 2.5 km route with 800 m gain, mapped challenging sections, seasonal safety closure, winter ice and avalanche exposure, stay-on-trail rule and managed statusExact loop composed from current Metro Vancouver map segments, with trail-use and dog designations, parking and facility points, cliffs and creeks, no-access areas and direct park contactExact Metro Vancouver trail route publishing current map position, ocean-view context, dog-use classification, bike access points, cliffs, creeks, facilities and stay-on-trail conservation rule
Best forPrepared hikers wanting a steep, explicitly classified ascentForest hiking with route choices and strong official map detailA coastal forest route with a clearly mapped operator and trail identity
Decision fitExact managing authority, trailhead, route, geometry, use and open state resolved · Live conditions, hazards, wayfinding, maintenance and emergency evidence assessed · Access, facilities, participant fit and same-day preparation requirements checkedExact managing authority, trailhead, route, geometry, use and open state resolved · Live conditions, hazards, wayfinding, maintenance and emergency evidence assessed · Access, facilities, participant fit and same-day preparation requirements checkedExact managing authority, trailhead, route, geometry, use and open state resolved · Live conditions, hazards, wayfinding, maintenance and emergency evidence assessed · Access, facilities, participant fit and same-day preparation requirements checked
Profile typeExact place / boundaryExact place / boundaryExact place / boundary
Geographic scopeVancouver, British ColumbiaVancouver, British ColumbiaVancouver, British Columbia
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