Gros Morne is a mountain located in western Newfoundland, near the coastal community of Rocky Harbour in Gros Morne National Park. At high, it is the second highest peak on Newfoundland, exceeded only by The Cabox.
Description
Gros Morne has a weathered rock dome summit consisting of quartzite.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
Fauna Gros Morne hosts multiple alpine species like rock ptarmigan, arctic hare, and caribou.
Access Gros Morne is accessible via the James Callaghan Trail, a 17km hiking path named for British Prime minister James Callaghan. The trail was established in 1977. The summit portion of trail closes between May 1 and June 28 for wildlife protection.
See also Mountain peaks of Canada
References
External links
Tourism information for the Gros Morne area