An American does Newfoundland. Florida to New York City to Newfoundland. The odyssey of life. Brought my family on pilgrimage to see L'anse aux Meadows but fell in love with Gros Morne along the way. Newfies should hide Gros Morne from the American public---our national parks are so over crowded and it is just as beautiful if not more so than any. Enjoyed the walk in the rain to the multiple falls. Saw a mother moose and calf, which, knowing how unpredictable and aggressive adults can be worried me but they stayed calm and my daughter got an extraordinary wildlife encounter from the relative safety of the boardwalk. A fairly easy trail, much of it flat, well -maintained. The varied terrain and the great interpretive signs and boardwalks make it educational and keep the feet mostly dry. I do wonder a) what it is like in winter on snowshoes and b) if it is even open. I would love to come back then, though my wife and daughter...
Read moreIt's a fairly easy hike to some beautiful waterfalls that takes about 3hrs round trip if you break and take photos. The hike isn't quite as spectacular as many others in Gros Morne and is a bit grueling for how flat the terrain is and how chill of a hike it is. Can get very muddy and would recommend appropriate shoes. If you're pressed for time I would give this a pass unless there are members in your party who aren't physically able to manage some of the other hikes. If you do have a decent amount of time or you have small kids etc then this is a perfectly decent trail - it just pales in comparison to some of the other sights...
Read moreThese are the best falls in Gros Morne in my opinion. The hike out is about 4km, but very easy going. There are numerous board walks and a couple of side-trips available. I'd recommend going to see the moose exclosure... And area where moose are kept out. It's a real lesson in the effect moose are having on Newfoundland's plant life. When you get to the falls the path gets a tiny bit muddy and a little steep but it's still pretty easy going. There are three falls and you can view them all easily. The path gets really busy though so I'd advise going in the early morning to...
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