Day 1
Arrival & Orientation.

Meet 5:30pm at Gros Morne Adventures waterfront office in Norris Point for an evening orientation followed by a welcome dinner. Accommodations are in Norris Point at Gros Morne Base Camp. The same accommodation is used each night.

Please note: Gros Morne Adventures provides a free shuttle from Deer Lake Airport between 2-3:00pm*. If the free shuttle time is not convenient, taxi services are available from Deer Lake Airport. Contact our office for taxi company information. *Based on 2023 flight schedule.

Day 2
Green Point Geological Site + Western Brook Pond (6km, easy)

We'll start with a short drive north to explore Green Point’s seaside cliffs, a beautiful and intriguing sequence of layered rocks. Almost 500 million years ago, these rocks formed on the bottom of an ancient ocean. Here geologists discovered fossils that define the boundary between the Cambrian and Ordovician periods and makes Green Point a world geological benchmark.

We'll head a little further north to walk the coastal lowlands across bogs and limestone ridges to Western Brook Pond, a spectacular freshwater lake hemmed in by 650m granite cliffs.

Day 3
Tablelands (4km, easy) + Lookout Trail (5km, moderate)

The day starts with a zodiac ride from the Norris Point waterfront across Bonne Bay to Woody Point. Drive a short distance to the Tablelands, an eerie landscape of mantle rock that once lay beneath the ancient Iapetus Ocean. From a geological and natural history perspective, it is one of the main reasons why Gros Morne National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Follow the Lookout trail to one of the best panoramic vistas in the park. You’ll climb steadily through forest, then emerge from the trees onto a highland plateau. From the platform atop Partridgeberry Hill, you’ll enjoy spectacular views of Bonne Bay, Gros Morne Mountain, the Tablelands, and the Lookout Hills.

Day 4
Gros Morne Mountain (17km, challenging)

Depart from Norris Point and drive to the Gros Morne Mountain trailhead. 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. The summit is at 806m and the entire hike will take about 7-8 hours. Despite a long day on the trail, the natural beauty and unique flora and fauna of this area is well worth the effort.

Note: shorter hiking option available.

Day 5
Corner Brook Stream Trail (6 km, easy-moderate)

Journey from the mountains into the Humber Valley as you make your way to Corner Brook. Stop to find the Man in the Mountain, a stone carved face in the cliffs overlooking the Humber River. Explore the incredible colors of fall foliage as you wind through the Corner Brook trail network. Begin in the hills on top of the chiseled gorge, follow the path towards Margaret Bowater Park and the Glynmill Inn Pond. Enjoy an evening relaxing at the Hew and Draw Hotel.

Day 6
Cape Blow-Me-Down Trail (7-8 km, moderate-difficult)

The last day takes the group west towards the Gulf of St. Lawrence, past fishing communities and back into the Appalachian Mountain range. Tackle the 650m ascent of Cape Blow Me Down, an exposed landscape that showcases some of the finest views in Western Newfoundland. Visit the interpretive site of the newly formed Cabox Geopark and see why the mountain range in Western Newfoundland has been called the "Galapagos of Plate Tectonics".

Day 7
Departure

Return to Deer Lake Airport. Shuttle available at 7:00 and 11:00 am. *Based on 2023 flight schedule.

Includes:

• 6 nights accommodation
• 5 full days of activity
• all meals
• ground transportation
• airport (YDF) transfers
• boat tour
• park pass

Itinerary Changes
Please keep in mind that weather may require us to change the scheduled itinerary of this hiking adventure. If we encounter high winds, fog and/or rain, we may alter the intended route and schedule to improve the tour and your experience.

Trip Rating
Moderate to challenging; 8-16km of hiking per day. Please refer to the itinerary for more detail.

Travel Arrangements
Airfare is not included in the price of your trip. We encourage you to contact your local travel agent or the airlines directly for any air arrangements you may need.

Reservations
Please fill out the online application form. You will be required to confirm your reservation with a deposit of $300.00 CDN per person. Visa, MasterCard or American Express accepted. The balance of the tour cost is due 60 days prior to the tour departure.

Accommodations
The accommodations in Norris Point are comfortable, spacious 1 and 2 bedroom cottages with full bath, kitchen and common room and standard hotel rooms in Corner Brook.  The accommodations are based on double occupancy. For solo travellers, you have the option to try and share with another hiker, however if no one is available to share, the single supplement fee of $395 will apply.

Meals/Menu
Your cottage is stocked with breakfast items including juice, milk, tea, coffee, cereal, bread and various spreads, fruit and yogurt. Lunch is an assortment of fruit, juice, sandwiches, vegetable snacks, and sweets. Evening meals are enjoyed at local restaurants and main course options are available. There’s plenty of food and our staff are always there to cater to your needs!

If you have any dietary restrictions it’s very important to inform us in advance in order to make the necessary arrangements.

• Small daypack – will need to carry your lunch, water, extra clothing, camera, binoculars and rain gear.
• Hiking boots – we recommend a light full leather hiking boot. If it rains your feet will get wet with the mesh style boots unless they have a waterproof barrier (ie. Gortex).
• Rain pants and jacket (Gore-Tex or equivalent) - it will very likely rain while you are here. Your experience will be so much more enjoyable with breathable, waterproof rain gear (ie. Gore-Tex). Choose pants with full length leg zippers, much easy to get on and off.
• Sun hat with wide brim
• Fleece hat & mitts (or gloves)
• Fleece sweater – combination of a 100 & 200 weight works better that one heavy fleece
• Long sleeve synthetic shirt – help prevents sunburn, roll-up sleeves if needed, & they dry quickly
• T-shirts (100% cotton doesn’t dry quickly)
• Hiking shorts – quick dry
• Wind pants – quick dry
• Hiking Socks (synthetic blend & polypropylene liners)
• Handkerchief
• Sunglasses
• Sun block & lip balm
• Insect repellent – generally isn’t a problem since we usually have a breeze. May want to take if you have any sensitivity to black flies and mosquitoes.
• Medications (medications that would not be part of our standard first aid kit)
• Blister Treatment – Moleskin, 2nd Skin, and Medicated Bandages (Compeed, Band Aid, etc.)
• Water Bottles or Bladder (2 litres minimum) with a holder for easy access
• *Hand sanitizer and non-medical face masks*

Optional Gear & Clothing

• Gaiters – nice to have on the Big Lookout hike (off-trail) but not necessary
• Small pad to sit on at lunch – the ground can be damp
• Camera & batteries
• Binoculars
• Pocket knife
• Swimsuit
• Hand Sanitizer
• Hiking poles

Coastal hiking – be prepared for rapid weather change!

• Cottons are cold when wet and take considerable time to dry. We strongly recommend wearing polyester blend garments that will dry quickly.
• Hikers will be expected to carry, at a minimum, in their daypack– a rain jacket and pants, fleece/wool top, lunch, and 2 litres of water. Water should be easily accessed (placed on the outside of your pack in a pocket or attachable pouch), hydration is extremely important!

Please do not hesitate to call our office if you have questions pertaining to clothing – the right cloth