Big Lookout Hike
6-8 Hours
June 7 – September 27 (Please inquire via email or phone after September 27th)
Monday – Sunday
This hike is best suited to fit and active hikers who like to explore off the beaten path. Knowledgeable local guides lead your adventure, share Gros Morne’s geological story, identify unique flora and watch for wildlife. From the summit, enjoy sweeping views of Bonne Bay, the Long Range Mountains and the Tablelands. Maximum 6 hikers.
Big Lookout Hike
- 16km / 600m elevation
Tablelands Hike
6-8 Hours
June 7 – September 27 (Please inquire via email or phone after September 27th)
Monday – Sunday
Conquer the Tablelands in this full-day guided hike. Explore the exposed and rugged Tablelands mountain of mantle, overlook steep canyons, see pristine waterfalls, and enjoy sweeping views of Bonne Bay and the Long Range Mountains. Unravel the mysteries of this exotic landscape and discover its rare floral inhabitants! Maximum 6 hikers.
Tablelands Hike
- 14km / 700m elevation
Gros Morne Mountain Hike
7-9 Hours
June 27- September 27 (Please inquire via email or phone after September 27th)
Monday – Sunday
This rigorous hike leads to the Arctic alpine wilderness of the Long Range Mountains and the highest point in Gros Morne National Park. Despite the sparse vegetation that clings to this barren landscape, hardy inhabitants like the Woodland Caribou, Moose, and Rock Ptarmigan are quite at home in this environment. Enjoy spectacular views overlooking the glacier-carved fjords of Bonne Bay and Ten Mile Pond. Maximum 6 hikers.
Gros Morne Mountain Hike
- 17km / 806m elevation
Private Guide
Full Day
June 1- September 27 (Please inquire via email or phone after September 27th)
Monday – Sunday
Enjoy the knowledge and comfort of having a private guide while exploring Gros Morne National Park! See below for our top walking itinerary including the Tablelands! Contact us for recommendations on hiking and sightseeing based on your interest and ability. Maximum 6 hikers.
Private Guide
- Easy – Challenging
The designated hiking trails in the Parl and surrounding communities are well marked and quite safe for people to hike on their own. Our challenging day hikes are off-trail interpretive experiences led by knowledgeable guides to destinations offering incredible views. Off-trail hiking experiences are on unmarked routes over very rugged terrain (rocky, wet, steep in places) with few encounters, if any, with other hikers! Gros Morne Mountain is a marked Parks Canada trail but is the most challenging in the area. Our south side itinerary including the Tablelands is highly recommended and can be customized for an easy-moderate day. Please use our Custom Tours contact form if you are interested in other hiking trails and sights.
Big Lookout:
- 16km / 600m elevation / 6-8 hrs
- Terrain: Varied; bog, steep rock scree, overgrown brush (often wet, gaiters and/or pants recommended)
- Meets the Parks Canada Lookout Hills trail
Tablelands:
- 14km / 700m elevation / 6-8 hrs
- Terrain: Varied; dirt trail, bog, scree of small-medium rocks that can move underfoot
- Begins with Parks Canada Tablelands trail
Gros Morne Mountain:
- 17km / 806m elevation / 7-9 hrs
- Terrain: Varied: dirt trail, steep scree of small-medium rocks that can move underfoot, large boulders
- Option to only hike to the base and return (10 km)
Explore the South Side | Tablelands trail: *Top easy-moderate itinerary!
- Easy walking terrain, 4km Tablelands trail
- Visit the Discovery Centre
- Two options for the afternoon: Visit the fishing community of Trout River, option to hike Eastern point trail (moderate 2.5 km with stairs) OR hike The Lookout Trail (5 km moderate)
Bonne Bay divides the park into a north and south side. Your meeting point depends on where you are staying and the trail location. Gros Morne Mountain is on the north side. The Lookout Hills and the Tablelands are on the south side.
Our office is located on the north side in Norris Point and is a few minute walk from the passenger ferry. Meet at our waterfront office at 8:30am, where you can also catch the 9:00am passenger ferry to the south side (Woody Point). If you are staying on the south side, you can meet at the Woody Point waterfront at 9:15am, where the passenger ferry docks.
The passenger ferry from Norris Point to Woody Point coordinates with these hikes and is a few minute walk from our office. 9:00am departure and 3:30 or 5:30pm return. The return cost for the ferry is $16/person or $34/family. You can also meet your guide at the public dock in Woody Point. If you require ground transportation for your hike, please contact us for options.
Dressing in layers is the key to a pleasant hike.
- Hiking boots – it’s off trail so above the ankle works best
- Rain jacket/rain pants
- Day pack
- Water bottle/bladder…need 2L
- Lunch and treats
- Sun hat with a wide brim
- Fleece sweater
- Sunglasses
- Sun block
- Park pass
Tours are cancelled when we deem weather conditions unsafe (high winds, heavy rain, etc.) or visibility is limited. We will try our best to reschedule a hike for the next day if the weather is suitable.
Testimonials
Fantastic, full day hike to see this highly unique geographic area of Gros Morne. It was quite challenging with 6+ hours hiking (off piste) across boulder / scree fields and the top of the tablelands. Our guide was highly knowledgeable and paced our hike to our capabilities. Would definitely recommend for those interested in a unique and challenging experience.
We did a day-hike of Gros Morne with a large group (about a dozen of us). We had 3 guides to accommodate different hiking speeds, and they were all friendly and well-prepared. They helped quite a few of us (myself included!) with blisters and answered many questions about our surroundings. It was a long but rewarding hike, and our guides helped me have a wonderful experience. Thank you!
