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1.5 miles
Distance
1,671 ft
Climb
01:49:37
Avg time
1,671 ft
Altitude change
644 ft
Altitude min
2,315 ft
Altitude max
644 ft
Altitude start
2,316 ft
Altitude end
21.5%
Grade
5.6%
Grade max
71.7%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
01:49:37
Avg time

79 Grind Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Stave West - Rolley Lake
    Mission, British Columbia
  • AKA
    Stave Lookout Trail
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Hiking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #1782 in Hiking [+]
    • #6157 in Trail Running
  • Provincial Ranking
    #132 in Hiking · British Columbia [+]
    • #248 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T3 Demanding Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Trail from Florence FSR near Devil's Lake to the Stave Lookout.

It is a challenging hike - the scramble at the start is a sign of things to come. You can do a halfer and come down the logging road, or an out and back to the falls. The hike to the top is legit, but the view is worth the effort.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is 79 Grind located?
      79 Grind is located in Stave West - Rolley Lake, Mission, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Stave West - Rolley Lake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.28128, -122.36509.
      ▼ How hard is 79 Grind?
      79 Grind is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 21.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for 79 Grind?
      79 Grind has 1,671 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 644 ft to 2,315 ft.
      ▼ Is 79 Grind a point to point trail?
      79 Grind is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is 79 Grind?
      79 Grind is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on 79 Grind?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on 79 Grind. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access 79 Grind? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to 79 Grind are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike 79 Grind?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 17 minutes to hike 79 Grind. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is 79 Grind?
      79 Grind is a very popular trail. There have been 204 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 365 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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