Gros Morne (Newfoundland)

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
Location within Newfoundland
LocationNewfoundland, Canada
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.


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