Long Range Mountains

The Long Range Mountains are a coastal mountain range on the west side of Newfoundland in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. They form the island’s western highlands and are the local expression of the broader Appalachian mountain system.

The range contains rugged plateaus, steep coastal cliffs and deep fjord-like inlets along Newfoundland’s west coast. Many routes and viewpoints are concentrated around the parklands that protect parts of the range, offering trails and scenic drives rather than high alpine climbing.

The Long Range Mountains are composed of very old bedrock and were shaped by the same orogenic events that built the Appalachians during the Paleozoic. Over geologic time the range has been eroded into the plateaus, ridges and valleys seen today.

Geographically the range runs along western Newfoundland, with major access points around communities such as Corner Brook and the park areas near Gros Morne. The landscape transitions quickly to coastal fjords and bays along the Gulf of St. Lawrence.

• Gros Morne connection: Contains sections protected within Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site noted for exposed Precambrian to Paleozoic geology.
• Access points: Best approached from the west coast towns of Corner Brook and Deer Lake, which serve as gateways for trails and coastal viewpoints.

Access points are through Gros Morne National Park (western Newfoundland) and remote coastal roads. The nearest towns with services include Rocky Harbour and Deer Lake; from there, local roads and park trails lead into the ranges.

• Plan multi-day treks with adequate food caches - services are sparse in the Long Range Mountains.
• Bring reliable maps and GPS; some parts of the range are vast and navigation can be challenging in bad weather.