Grouse Grind reopening on Good Friday

The Grouse Grind is seen in an undated file image. (Shutterstock)

The challenging North Shore trail dubbed “Nature’s Stairmaster” is set to reopen.

The Grouse Grind will reopen at 7 a.m. on Friday, Metro Vancouver has announced.

“The hike is rated difficult because of its steepness. You need to be in good physical shape to tackle the trail. It is not a walk in the park. There are no flat sections – it is straight up,” the regional district said in an update on its website Thursday.

“If you have any health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, heart problems or breathing problems such as asthma, the Grouse Grind Trail is not for you.”

The hike takes between two and a half and three hours on average, according to Metro Vancouver. Anyone venturing out is urged to prepare for conditions and leave enough time to complete the trail before dark.

The trail closes at 6 p.m. each day.

An information video by BC Adventure Smart provides more information on what to expect and how to prepare.