Grouse Grind Tor The 2nd Time I went to Mt. Grouse to trail alone after work. This was the 2nd time in this season. Compared to my 1st time, I made it much more easily. My time was 59 mins for the 1st time, but this time was 52min and I still had much energy left when I got to the top. There are a couple of tips that I found for Grouse grind. 1. A water bottle isn't necessary while hiking up. 2. Take small steps. Chose a gentle, long slope. 3. The first quarter is the longest part and takes time. I think I still have a big room for growth. Next time when I get to the top, I will buy a new trail shoes. To prevent getting cramped while hiking up, I'm going to start one-foot squatting after recovering from a muscular pain.