Into the Ancient Earth - Tablelands Trail
A weathered tree leans into the wind beside the winding path that leads into Gros Morne’s otherworldly Tablelands. Carved by time and tectonics, this Martian landscape of exposed mantle rock offers a rare journey through the Earth's deep interior — one step at a time.
The Divide – Road to Trout River
This rain-slicked stretch of highway leads into Trout River, tracing a striking boundary where lush boreal forest meets the raw, rust-hued mantle of the Tablelands. A natural contrast that speaks to the dramatic geological story of Gros Morne.
Layers of Time – Green Point Cliffs
At Green Point in Gros Morne National Park, ancient ocean floors tilt skyward, exposing more than half a billion years of Earth's history. Crowned with windswept grass and a solitary Parks Canada marker, this geological wonder is both a natural archive and a coastal sentinel.
Frozen Fire – Green Gardens Shore
At the end of the Green Gardens trail in Gros Morne, the beach gives way to rugged formations of ancient pillow lava — remnants of underwater eruptions frozen in time. Here, the earth’s fiery past meets the cool rhythm of the sea.
Red Chairs at the Edge of Time
Nestled in the stark beauty of the Tablelands, the iconic red chairs of Parks Canada await hikers at the end of the Trout River Pond trail. A perfect pause in Gros Morne where Martian-like rock meets endless sky.
Strata and Shelter – Broom Point
At Broom Point in Gros Morne, tilted rock formations reveal a turbulent geological past, while the weathered red fishing stage stands as a quiet tribute to the coastal families who once made their living from the sea. A place where earth’s history meets human heritage.
Veil of Stormlight – Tablelands from Norris Point
Seen from across the bay in Norris Point, the Tablelands rise like a sleeping titan beneath a heavy sky. A fleeting break in the clouds reveals their ancient contours — stark, powerful, and steeped in geological mystery.