The summit of Gros Morne Mountain, which includes the 8 km Summit Trail, is closed to visitors from May 1 to June 29 inclusive to protect wildlife during these critical weeks of reproduction and growth.

As per Parks Canada: Arctic hare, rock ptarmigan and caribou need privacy and a disturbance-free environment as they have their young and care for them in their first days of life. The closure also helps protect the fragile mountain terrain, as soils that are wet and frost heaved are easily eroded at this time of year.

While the mountain portion of the Gros Morne Mountain Trail is closed, the 4.5 km Approach Trail from the trailhead to the Ferry Gulch Brook bridge at the base of the mountain remains open. Parks Canada thanks visitors for their understanding in providing the animals caring for their young with the space and security they need at this time. The Summit Trail will open to the public on June 24, 2023.

As well, the park has closed additional snowmobiling areas as a result of insufficient snow cover.

Parks Canada reminds all users to anticipate variable weather and snow conditions and to exercise caution when traveling over bogs, barrens, ice-covered ponds, or rivers.