Tablelands Trail
An accessible walk across exposed mantle rock to Winter House Brook Canyon.
Route overview
Walk to the glacial canyon, optionally use Serpentine Loop, and return.
Follow an old roadbed along the mountain base through an unusual barren landscape created by exposed mantle rock. Rare plants grow in the harsh serpentine soils and must be protected by staying on route.
Trail facts
- Country
- Canada
- Region
- Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland and Labrador
- Distance
- 4 km round trip
- Typical duration
- 1–2 hours
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Elevation gain
- 88 m
- Best season
- Late spring through autumn
- Trail type
- Out and back with optional Serpentine 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.
Sun, wind, fog, little shade, fragile vegetation and sudden weather
Highlights
Earth's mantle rock, rare plants, orange barrens and glacial canyon
Why find a buddy
A strong first buddy route with exceptional geology.
Primary source
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