Dewdney Grind
- 1.4 mi
- one way
- 1,796 ft
- climb
- Point to point
- route
- Moderate
- difficulty
- Jul–Sep
- best months
The Dewdney Grind is a short, steep point-to-point trail in British Columbia that delivers an intense workout in minimal distance. This challenging ascent features sustained elevation gain typical of a "grind," making it popular with fitness-focused hikers and trail runners seeking a quick but demanding climb.
Local outfitters
- WHATCOM MEADOWS38 mi away
- Lutherwood Camp & Retreat Center38 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
- Nearby · Hole in the Wall Trail · Dewdney Grind · Way of the Cross Trail
Best time to go · Jul–Sep
Best time to visit Dewdney Grind
Best months: July–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
38° / 29°
21 wet · 4 snow
Feb
42° / 29°
18 wet · 3 snow
Mar
48° / 32°
20 wet · 2 snow
Apr
56° / 36°
17 wet
May
64° / 42°
15 wet
Jun
67° / 47°
13 wet
Jul
74° / 51°
8 wet
Aug
75° / 51°
7 wet
Sep
69° / 47°
11 wet
Oct
56° / 41°
17 wet
Nov
44° / 34°
21 wet · 1 snow
Dec
37° / 30°
21 wet · 5 snow
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Upper Baker Dam, WA, 43 mi away at 690 ft. The station sits about 1,600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Dewdney Grind for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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