Landmark
Western Brook Pond dock
KM 0 · ≈23 m (75 ft)
ReservationBackpacking
Long Range Traverse Permit
Gros Morne National Park · Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
A 35 km unmarked route through the Long Range Mountains, reached by the Western Brook Pond boat tour. Three groups may start each day, and the permit is picked up in person at the Visitor Centre the day before.
Plan your Gros Morne National Park trip here, then get your permit from the agency.
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How to get Long Range Traverse
Booked on the Parks Canada Reservation Service, online at reservation.pc.gc.ca or by phone at 1-877-737-3783. PermitSnag does not check this booking system for openings yet, so there is no alert for this one.
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How booking the Long Range Traverse works
Long Range Traverse: Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Parks Canada takes the bookings. Booked on the Parks Canada Reservation Service, online at reservation.pc.gc.ca or by phone at 1-877-737-3783. The agency sets a limit of 3 groups a day.
Long Range Traverse elevation profile
Landmark
Western Brook Pond dock
Distance 0 km (0 mi) of 34.5 km (21.4 mi)
0 km Western Brook Pond dock34.5 km Gros Morne Mountain Trailhead
- Distance
- 0 km (0 mi)
- Elevation
- ≈23 m (75 ft)
Long Range Traverse landmarks
Map of the Long Range Traverse, Western Brook Pond dock to Gros Morne Mountain Trailhead
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How to get a Long Range Traverse permit
- Type
- Backpacking
- Location
- Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
- Daily limit
- 3 groups a day
- Group size
- Up to 4 people
- Distance
- 35 km (21.7 mi)
Step 1: How it is booked
Booked on the Parks Canada Reservation Service, online at reservation.pc.gc.ca or by phone at 1-877-737-3783. PermitSnag does not check this booking system for openings yet, so there is no alert for this one.
Step 2: Book with the agency
Book Long Range Traverse on reservation.pc.gc.ca. Have your dates, group size and payment ready.
Step 3: Check the agency page before you go
Fees, release days and closures change. Confirm the current rules on the agency's page before your trip.
Learn more:
In an emergency, call 911.
How much a Long Range Traverse permit costs
Long Range Traverse permit fee: CA$124.00 per person; reservation fee CA$11.50 online, per route, per group.
Long Range Traverse FAQ
How do I book the Long Range Traverse?
Reserve the route on the Parks Canada Reservation Service at reservation.pc.gc.ca. You pick up the permit in person at 2:30 pm the day before your start.
When do Long Range Traverse reservations open?
In 2026 they opened on Wednesday, February 11 at 8:30 am Newfoundland time. Parks Canada had not published the 2027 date on October 29, 2026.
How many people can start the Long Range Traverse each day?
Three groups per day, with no more than 4 people in each group.
How long is the Long Range Traverse?
35 km (21.7 mi), in 3 to 5 days. The route is unmarked.
Can I get a Long Range Traverse reservation if it is full?
A cancellation puts the start date back on sale. This page does not check that system for you yet, so look at the agency page again as your dates get closer.