Western Brook Pond

From the car park on Route 430, follow the wide crushed-stone path east across open bog and low wooded ridges towards the Long Range Mountains. Shortly before the dock, take the side loop to the left. It bends north to the bank of Western Brook, where the unmaintained Snug Harbour route fords the brook; stay on the loop as it turns south to rejoin the main trail at the boat dock. Return the same way on the main trail, without the side loop.

It is 7 km there and back with 37 m of ascent; allow about 2 hours. The grade is Easy: a wide, firm path with benches and very little climb; the side loop is rougher.

Gros Morne charges daily admission, with lower winter rates from 1 November. The boat tour up the pond is run by BonTours, not Parks Canada, and booked separately; it sails from mid-May to mid-October when the wind allows, and the walk to the dock stays open after the boats stop. The side loop has wet, muddy stretches and the bog is soft, so keep to the trail. Moose are common.

The car park is free, on the east side of Route 430 about 27 km north of Rocky Harbour. There is no public transport. Park passes are sold at the Rocky Harbour visitor centre.

Route drawn by Global Adventurer along OpenStreetMap paths (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), with figures worked out from it. Check the forecast and the ground on the day: paths change.