What to do and see in Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland: The Best Things to do Adventurous

September 26, 2021 Velvet Mowry

Discover the best top things to do in Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland and Labrador including Gros Morne National Park, Wild Gros Morne, Gros Morne Adventures Day Trips, Gros Morne Mountain (James Callaghan) Trail, The Tablelands, Western Brook Pond.
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1. Gros Morne National Park

Route 430, Rocky Harbour, Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland and Labrador Canada (709) 458-2417 [email protected] https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/nl/grosmorne
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Gros Morne National Park

Reviewed By jill329 - Kelowna, Canada

Gros Morne is a truly unique experience. We marveled at the geological historical green point with a park guide educating us about the millions of years of strata under our feet , a unesco world heritage hidden gem! Trout pond tour is exceptional too Tablelands are amazing and unique . We did not have time to take in all the hikes and tours we will be back

2. Wild Gros Morne

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Wild Gros Morne

Authentic small group experiences showcasing rarely visited areas of Gros Morne National Park. Escape the beaten path. Find Your Wild

3. Gros Morne Adventures Day Trips

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Gros Morne Adventures Day Trips

Since 1990 Gros Morne Adventures has been offering sea kayaking, hiking and backpacking adventures in Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore deep fjords, arctic alpine mountain summits, the exotic Tablelands mantle rock, boreal forest valleys, wild sand beaches and the pristine waters of Bonne Bay. Also home to minke whales, bald eagles, moose, caribou, arctic hare and rock ptarmigan! Explore this special place with our knowledgeable local guides.

4. Gros Morne Mountain (James Callaghan) Trail

Gros Morne Mountain, Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland and Labrador Canada http://www.pc.gc.ca/pn-np/nl/grosmorne/activ/randonnee-hiking/mgm-gmm.aspx
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Gros Morne Mountain (James Callaghan) Trail

Reviewed By 908Laura - San Francisco, United States

My husband and I hiked this trail a few days ago to ascend to the summit of Gros Morne Mountain, the second highest peak in Newfoundland. and it was an awesome experience! The official guide claims that the entire trail measures 9.6 miles, but my GPS tracking recorded a half marathon. The trail definitely calls for a pair of good hiking boots with good ankle support. The most grueling was the 500 meter ascend from the base via a scree filled gully. In addition to the loose rocks, there was also a stretch of snow on the way. From below we could not really see the mountain top since it was shrouded in clouds. Park rangers in general recommend caution when clouds hide the top. We pressed on anyway, fully aware that we may not be able to see far from the top if the cloud persisted. It took us about an hour to cover the steep climbing along the gully. 3 and half hours after we set off at the trail head, we reached the summit at about 2,900 feet. Part of the mountain range was covered by the cloud, however, a bit below the summit and on our way hiking down, we were rewarded with a spectacular view of the Ten Mile Brook Pond (see my photos). It took us a bit over 7 hours to complete the hike including picture stops along the way. We were not sure whether this trail would be doable for a 12 year old prior to our hiking, due to the concerns over the gravel gully. Having completed it, I think it would totally be doable. This is a must-do in my opinion if you are visiting Gros Morne National Park.

5. The Tablelands

Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland and Labrador Canada +1 709-458-2417 http://www.pc.gc.ca/pn-np/nl/grosmorne/activ/activ1.aspx
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The Tablelands

Reviewed By JenniferandAlan - Easton, United States

Driving from Woody Point to Trout River you will come upon this special place. On the right side of the road is the typical green NL vegetation while on the left there is a reddish brown flat topped mountain barren of vegetation. The tablelands were formed hundreds of millions of years ago when the Africa plate collided with the North America plate and forced the mantle of the earth up. It is actually the remains of the ancient ocean floor. This rock lacks nutrients for plant life and is toxic to them so the look is that of a barren desert. The reddish brown color is from the rock that is high in iron and is actually rusting. Who knew. The parking lots get you close enough to take a short stroll even if you don't do the whole hike then you too can say you walked on the ocean floor.

6. Western Brook Pond

Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland and Labrador Canada
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Western Brook Pond

Reviewed By vemorning - Montreal, Canada

Great little easy walk, super wide and well maintained path. I walked to here on my way to Snug Harbour and was happy with how scenic it was.

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