Lookout Trail
A steady climb to Partridgeberry Hill and a broad panoramic viewpoint.
Route overview
Climb from the Discovery Centre, cross the highland and complete the signed loop.
Climb from forest onto open highland terrain and the viewing platform. The panorama includes Bonne Bay, Gros Morne Mountain, the Tablelands and Lookout Hills, but fog and wind can quickly reduce its value and safety.
Trail facts
- Country
- Canada
- Region
- Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland and Labrador
- Distance
- 5.8 km loop
- Typical duration
- 2–3 hours
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation gain
- 363 m
- Best season
- Late spring through autumn in suitable weather
- Trail type
- Loop
Access and logistics
- Permits and access
- No hiking permit; national park entry required
Safety context
Check current official conditions, closures, weather and access rules before departure. Check current official conditions, closures, weather and access rules before departure.
Fog, wind, wet surfaces and rapid weather change
Highlights
Bonne Bay, Gros Morne Mountain, Tablelands and Lookout Hills
Why find a buddy
Useful for pacing and confirming visibility before the highland.
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