Green Gardens Trail
A half-day hike from serpentine barrens to sea cliffs, meadows and Old Man Cove.
Route overview
Descend to Old Man Cove, use only maintained coastal sections and return uphill.
Cross barren Tablelands terrain, descend through forest and reach a coast of sea stacks, meadows, waterfall and cave. The return regains all lost elevation, while cliff and surf conditions require conservative decisions.
Trail facts
- Country
- Canada
- Region
- Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland and Labrador
- Distance
- 9 km round trip
- Typical duration
- 3–4 hours
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation gain
- 415 m
- Best season
- Late spring through autumn in settled coastal weather
- Trail type
- Out and back
Access and logistics
- Permits and access
- No day permit; Old Man Cove camping requires registration and permit
Safety context
Check current official conditions, closures, weather and access rules before departure. Check current official conditions, closures, weather and access rules before departure.
Cliffs, surf, falling rock, steep return, fog, wind and wet stairs
Highlights
Sea stacks, cliffs, meadow, waterfall, sea cave and Old Man Cove
Why find a buddy
High value for cliff discipline, surf assessment and the return climb.
Primary source
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