On the Way to Goat Mountain Traditional Cache
On the Way to Goat Mountain
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This cache is about a 45 minute hike from the top of Grouse Mountain.
This cache is about 45 minutes along the trail to Goat Mountain, starting from the Gondola drop-off on Grouse Mountain. The trail is very rough and rocky, but well defined and signposted. It is uphill both ways of course. There is occasional need for handholds but no gear is required. The cache is at a viewpoint, with a good view of Goat Mountain, and you will see views of Crown Mountain along the way.
To get to the top of Grouse Mountain, you can take the tram up, for which there is a fee (see Grouse Mountain site for rates), or if you are extremely energetic, you can hike up on the Grouse Grind (1 to 1 ½ hours strenuous hike) and then continue on.
The hide is very easy, the challenge of this cache is in the hike. Once you have found this cache, you can continue on if you wish to Goat Mountain, where there is a cache of the same name by Roving Pigeon (GCPCZ5).
By the way, Grouse Mountain is a wonderful place to spend a day. The gondola ride to the top is spectacular, and once there there is a pile of things to do. You can look at the resident bears, watch a lumberjack show, watch movies, eat lunch at a quality restaurant, and even jump off the mountain attached to a hang-glider.
This cache is not available in winter - only accessible when there's no snow on the mountains from about June to early October.
Now for the warnings and disclaimers:
This is mountain country of BC. You should not proceed if you are not comfortable in backwoods BC. Let someone know where you are going. Bring emergency equipment and supplies in case you have to spend the night. Bring warm clothing as it’s considerably cooler at the top than where you start in North Vancouver. Bring lots of water. Consider bear bells and bear spray, and be prepared to meet wildlife – this is bear country. The trek is suitable for very fit children over 10, but I don’t think anyone younger than that can make it (if they do, send me a picture of your junior achiever!).
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