The Long Range Traverse

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Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival to Deer Lake and transported to Gros Morne National Park. Once in Gros Morne we will have a welcome dinner and orientation about our trip. Accommodation: Rocky Harbour/Sally’s Cove

Day Highlights

  • - Entrance of Gros Morne
  • - Orientation and Welcome Dinner

Day 2

Begin our morning around 7:00am with a delicious breakfast of lots of local jams and produce. After Breakfast travel to Western Brook Fjord to travel 16km by boat to where the backpacking adventure begins. Here we will climb with packs to the top of the gorge with a breath taking view from the top. Camp here for the night.
Accommodation: Tent Camping

Day Highlights

  • - Western Brook Pond Boat Tour
  • - The Money Shot – Famous Newfoundland Photo
  • - Glacial Carved Valley

Day 3-4

The next couple days will be barren plateau’s and lush green valleys. Moose, black bear, and woodland caribou are often seen. Gros Morne Mountain can be seen in the distance at the end of day 4, weather depending of course.
Accommodation: Tent Camping

Days Highlights

  • - Beautiful Alpine Plateaus
  • - Lush Green Valleys
  • - Wildlife Sightings

Day 5

Large erratic sparse the open plateau’s and barren tops as caribou stand on every rock to get in the summer winds to keep the pest at bay. Today we will hike to Ferry Gulch at the base of Gros Morne Mountain. In the evening we will hike to the top of Gros Morne Mountain at sunset.
Accommodation: Tent Camping

Day Highlights

  • - Gros Morne Mountain
  • - Ten Mile Pond Fjord
  • - Trails End

Day 6

The last day in the mountains we pack up while and enjoy the sounds of nature around us. Once completed our journey, we will head to accommodations and a traditional Newfoundland Jiggs Dinner will be prepared right in front of you. Enjoy Oceanside dining at evenings end.
Accommodation: Rocky Harbour/Sally’s Cove

Day Highlights

  • - Farewell Dinner
  • - Live Entertainment (Guitars)

Day 7

Departure Day