Gros Morne Mountain Trail

Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

10.5 miles (16.9 km) · 2,938 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Gros Morne Mountain Trail is a 10.5-mile loop route in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, gaining 2,938 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 4.1 miles gaining 2,697 feet at an average 11.8% grade. About 50% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance10.5 mi (16.9 km)
Elevation gain2,938 ft (896 m)
Average gain280 ft per mile (53 m per km)
Longest climb4.1 mi, 2,548 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade58.8%
Runnable50% of the route
Climbs / descents1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shapeUp, then down
Difficulty score11.1 of 100
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Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat19%
Mild uphill10%
Moderate uphill7%
Steep uphill19%
Mild downhill13%
Moderate downhill8%
Steep downhill24%

Questions about Gros Morne Mountain Trail

How much elevation gain does Gros Morne Mountain Trail have?

Gros Morne Mountain Trail has 2,938 ft (896 m) of elevation gain over 10.5 miles (16.9 km). That averages 280 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Gros Morne Mountain Trail?

The difficulty score for Gros Morne Mountain Trail is 11.1 of 100. That is harder than 73.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 50% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Gros Morne Mountain Trail?

The longest climb on Gros Morne Mountain Trail runs 4.1 miles (6.6 km) and gains 2,548 ft (777 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 58.8%.

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