Parks Canada is advising the public to stay away from the populat hiking destination.
Hikers take note: the summit of Gros Morne Mountain, which includes the 8 km Summit Trail, is closed to visitors starting today. The closure will be in effect until June 29th. This is necessary to protect wildlife during these critical weeks of reproduction.
Arctic hare, rock ptarmigan and caribou need privacy as they have their young and care for them in their first days of life. For example, rock ptarmigan chicks are extremely vulnerable in their first week after hatching and must be warmed every few minutes. If a rock ptarmigan is distracted from her brood for too long, it can put the chicks at high risk of hypothermia and death. Similarly, caribou have their calves on the mountain at this time and the newborns need to be undisturbed while they find their legs and build their strength to keep up with their mothers.
The closure also helps protect the fragile mountain terrain, as soils that are wet are easily eroded at this time of year.
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