Goat Mountain Hiking at Grouse Mountain, BC

jess from vancouver writes:

was thinking about doing this hike this friday seeing as it's been such a warm winter...does anybody know if there's been any snow? If it's safe?

Posted: January 9, 2012 03:59:35 PM PST

Cam from Vancouver writes:

Has anybody been up there recently? Is it crazy to try to hike it this weekend or is it pretty snowy?

Thanks.

Posted: November 8, 2011 01:29:40 PM PST

Ronald from Vancouver writes:

We hiked Goat Mountain today (Oct. 25, 2011) and there was no snow. Yes, minor parts of the trail was icy, but nothing dangerous.

Posted: October 25, 2011 08:58:14 PM PST

Guest from Vancouver writes:

I just hiked it on Saturday and all was good. There was a tiny bit of ice, but all in all very good and not too slippery. No snow really. HOWEVER, the staff at the bottom said that by next weekend there will be snow... so get out there as soon as you can, no wait, there's a F#&#^G 2-3 hour wait for the gondola back down the mountain, might want to find another hike :P

Posted: October 16, 2011 03:44:53 AM PST

dee from toronto writes:

Is it crazy to try to hike it this weekend? (Oct 15) Wondering how much snow there / how else to be prepared?

Posted: October 11, 2011 12:50:00 PM PST

Christopher Boersma from Surrey writes:

Just up there this evening. Patchy snow at the top, nothing that would create a problem though (maybe 15cm packed).

Posted: September 8, 2011 11:00:22 PM PST

Jan from Vancouver writes:

Planning to do this hike this weekend - any updates on conditions? Sink holes???

Posted: September 7, 2011 09:22:07 AM PST

Vic from Vancouver writes:

Planning to do this hike on 21 Aug. Is there still snow? Is the trail safe?

Posted: August 21, 2011 02:44:17 AM PST

tomchy from vancouver writes:

Did the hike yesterday in normal skate shoes with no problems. The foot holes were deep and firm enough, especially later in the day after 6pm. Great hike.

Posted: August 18, 2011 11:54:29 AM PST

Edgars from Vancouver writes:

Did the hike today after running up Grouse Grind. After Dam Mountain there is some snow but easy to pass with regular hiking boots. All the steep parts on the way to Goat mountain are free of snow so easy to access. There is no need for an snow ax etc.

Posted: August 17, 2011 09:33:24 PM PST

JD from Van writes:

RE @ Cameron:
My friend and I went all the way up to Goat Mountain yesterday on August 1st. It was very do-able with simple hiking boots (but bring sunscreen! Ouch!). The snow is slippery in the steep parts of the trail between Dam Mtn. and Little Goat Mtn. and between Little Goat Mtn. and Goat Mtn., but if you take it slow, you should be fine. We only experienced sinkholes right up at base of the Goat Mtn. summit, where my leg fell into a 6-7 foot one quite suddenly! It wasn't in a dangerous area though, so I had no problem pulling myself out. The view from the top was incredible!

Posted: August 2, 2011 03:05:47 PM PST

Cameron from Vancouver writes:

I went up with a couple of friends on Monday Aug 1, 2011. It was beautifully warm and clear and still plenty of snow on the trail. We had to use the footprints of those before us to find the trail in a number of places. We were just in our runners, but were able to get out to Dam Mountain and Thunderbird Ridge without any problems. We didn't come across any sink holes, but I expect that will soon get worse with the melting snow - especially where the trail crosses over the pipeline. A few people we spoke to on the trail had been over to Little Goat, but the general consesus was that Goat Mt was still too snowy and slipery.

Posted: August 2, 2011 01:31:29 PM PST

Sharon from Burnaby writes:

Want to re-experience the Goat Mountain hike. (Great views from the top.)Please keep posting on status of snow, sink holes and safety if equipped with MicroSpikes. I went up to Dam Mountain and Thunderbird Ridge with snowshoes a number of times in the winter.

Posted: August 1, 2011 07:49:01 PM PST

elvira from north vancouver writes:

Goat mt. still has tons of snow I went as far as Dam mt. today - July 26/11 - had my crampons on as there is still at least 6 ft. of snow in places on the trail. It was foggy up top so only did Dam mt. loop the peak of Dam mt. has no snow but snow on both slops so is slippery with just boots.
Trees are coming up and sink holes so be careful. One comment I read sounds to me that they did not go to goat because the signs are just on the north side of Dam mt. and 45 mins. would put them on Dam mt.

Posted: July 26, 2011 08:08:26 PM PST

sue from van writes:

Does anyone know if there is still snow on he trail?

Thanks

Posted: July 23, 2011 05:36:31 PM PST

G from Surrey writes:

Trail is still full of snow.

Posted: July 3, 2011 11:20:28 PM PST

DR from Vancouver writes:

We like to hike, but not in snow. Does anyone know if there is snow on he trail?

Posted: June 27, 2011 12:02:56 PM PST

Ted from Vancouver writes:

No snow to be seen as of today!

Posted: August 21, 2010 07:06:14 PM PST

Deana from Vancouver writes:

Does anyone have an update on the trail? Is the snow cleared yet?

Posted: August 16, 2010 01:15:51 PM PST

Scott & Deb from Vancouver writes:

We did the Grind to Goat yesterday. After about 30 minutes on the trail toward Goat Mountain we were deep in snow. You could hear the creek beneath us so we were worried of avalanche. 45 minutes into the hike there was a posted sign of trail closure for "hazardous conditions no access". At that point we turned around. Great views up to this point! We would love to do this hike again, but we will give it at least a month to allow the snow to melt.

Posted: July 20, 2010 07:54:34 AM PST

Caroline from Vancouver writes:

Is this hike doable in may? I'm wondering if this would be doable with light hiking crampons.

Posted: April 26, 2010 09:00:06 AM PST

Jonathan from Burnaby writes:

I went to goat Mountain a week ago after doing the grouse grind. It was very fun, and the views were spectacular.

Posted: September 9, 2009 04:29:02 PM PST

Colin from Vancouver writes:

Hiked this on Sunday. Still lots of snow, the trail was not officially open past Dam mountain, but there was plenty of people hiking it anyway. I would advise bringing hiking sticks and good hiking boots if you do decide to hike this before the snow melts.

Posted: June 29, 2009 08:34:34 AM PST

colin from Vancouver writes:

Does anyone know if the trail is clear enough of snow yet? I'm thinking of going up there on Sunday.

Posted: June 26, 2009 09:03:15 AM PST

Linda from Burnaby writes:

I recently hiked Goat Mountain, a very nice hike with lots of up and down and even a rope. It was a beautiful clear day so the view was amazing. Especially the view towards the North was different. If you want to spend a day on top of Grouse Mountain this is definitely something to add.

Posted: August 18, 2008 02:21:41 PM PST