If any of you are familiar with the Grouse Grind in North Vancouver, this is our own mini-version. Its not quite so grueling, and well worth the sweat to get the view from the top. Keep an eye out for the fairy houses on the way up. There is also a secret at the top, but I think to put it online would be to spoil it (and its not just that there is a bench to sit on and a bowl for thirsty dogs!)
I have accessed the trail system from two places – the end of Juniper Place, and at the marked trail head on Rainbow Road. I would not like to try to accurately mark the route on a map – follow the trail markers and keep going uphill (or downhill if you are heading home!). If you access the trail from Juniper be sure to take a good look when you meet the main trail coming up from Rainbow – if you miss the turning on the way down you will end up a long way from your car! I have also met people at the top who have come up from Tonybee – watch this space for updates (or please comment if you have hiked this route)
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