ROCKY HARBOUR, NL, August 20, 2025 – Parks Canada would like to advise visitors that the temporary closure of back country access in Gros Morne National Park has ended. Full back country access in Gros Morne National Park resumes on August 21, 2025.
This includes:
Northern Traverse
Long Range Traverse
Big Lookout
Gros Morne Summit and Ferry Gulch
Western Brook Pond Gorge Day Hike
Tablelands Off-Trail Hiking
All Backcountry Camping
Parks Canada has been closely monitoring emergency resource availability, and access to critical resources such as search and rescue teams and air support, has now improved. With these supports once again available, visitors can safely return to the backcountry. Parks Canada would like to thank everyone for their patience and understanding during the closure. Visitors are reminded to plan ahead and be prepared before heading into the backcountry:
- Be prepared for rapidly changing weather conditions
- Carry proper gear and navigation tools
- Share trip plans with a trusted person before leaving
- Visitors are further reminded that a full fire ban continues to be in effect in Gros Morne National Park, in support of the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador’s province-wide ban.
For details on backcountry travel and tips for safe adventuring, please visit:
https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/nl/grosmorne/activ/experiences/arriere-pays-backcountry