Gros Morne, Newfoundland

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Gros Morne
Gros Morne in 2007
Highest point
Elevation806 m (2,644 ft)
Prominence707 m (2,320 ft)
Coordinates49°35′37″N 57°47′01″W / 49.59361°N 57.78361°W / 49.59361; -57.78361
Geography
Gros Morne is located in Newfoundland
Gros Morne
Gros Morne
Parent rangeLong Range Mountains
Topo mapNTS 12H12 Gros Morne
Climbing
Easiest routeclass 3 scramble

Gros Morne is a mountain located in western Newfoundland, near the coastal community of Rocky Harbour in Gros Morne National Park. At 806 m (2,644 ft) high, it is the second highest peak on Newfoundland, exceeded only by The Cabox.[1]

Description

Gros Morne has a weathered rock dome summit consisting of quartzite.[2] [3]

Fauna

Gros Morne hosts multiple alpine species like rock ptarmigan, arctic hare, and caribou.[4][5]

Access

Gros Morne is accessible via the James Callaghan Trail, a 17km hiking path named for British Prime minister James Callaghan.[6] The trail was established in 1977.[7] The summit portion of trail closes between May 1 and June 28 for wildlife protection.[8]

See also

References

  1. "Gros Morne Mountain". Parks Canada. Government of Canada. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  2. Kirby, F.T., Ricketts, R.J. and Vanderveer, D.G. 2010: Surficial Geology of the Gros Morne map sheet (NTS 12H/12). Geological Survey, Department of Natural Resources, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Map 2010-32, Open File 012H/12/2043. https://www.gov.nl.ca/em/files/map2010_32.pdf
  3. Jones, Michael; Willey, Lisabeth (August 16, 2022). "Ten Peaks in the Great Eastern Alpine Zone: A List of Great Mountains Expands Old Ideas of Boundaries". Appalachia. 63 (1). ISSN 0003-6587.
  4. Jones, Michael; Willey, Lisabeth (August 16, 2022). "Ten Peaks in the Great Eastern Alpine Zone: A List of Great Mountains Expands Old Ideas of Boundaries". Appalachia. 63 (1). ISSN 0003-6587.
  5. Roth, Pamela. "Exploring peaks and valleys of Gros Morne". Edmonton Journal.
  6. "The Government of Canada invests in Gros Morne National Park". www.canada.ca. May 1, 2017. Retrieved June 2, 2026.
  7. Keith, Todd (January 20, 1995). "The Cumulative Environmental Effects of Development and Land Use at Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland: Final Report" (PDF).
  8. Parks Canada Agency, Government of Canada (August 20, 2025). "Gros Morne Mountain (James Callaghan) Trail - Gros Morne National Park". parks.canada.ca. Retrieved June 2, 2026.