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Newfoundland & Labrador Mountain Passes Live Conditions & Road Status

Real-time open/closed reports, winter storm updates, webcams, and Long Range Mountains pass status across Gaff Topsails, Wreckhouse Wind Corridor, and Trans-Labrador Highway passes. Verified live via NL 511.

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Trans-Canada Hwy 1 · Western Newfoundland Open

Appalachian Mountains Newfoundland Passes

480 m (1,575 ft) · Trans-Canada Hwy 1 · Port aux Basques to Corner Brook

High mountain highway passes crossing the northernmost end of the Appalachian Mountain chain in Canada. Includes the famous Wreckhouse hurricane wind zone.

Appalachian Mountains Newfoundland road conditions Appalachian Mountains Newfoundland pass conditions
Route 430 Viking Trail & Route 480 · Long Range Plateau Open

Long Range Mountains Crossings

650 m (2,132 ft) · Viking Trail Hwy 430 & Burgeo Hwy 480

High plateau highway crossings traversing the ancient Precambrian glaciated granite peaks of the Long Range Mountains along the West Coast of Newfoundland.

Long Range Mountains road conditions Long Range Mountains crossings
Route 430 · Great Northern Peninsula Open

White Hills Newfoundland Crossings

380 m (1,246 ft) · Viking Trail Hwy 430 · St. Anthony / Hare Bay

High coastal mountain pass crossings over the White Hills plateau on the tip of the Great Northern Peninsula near L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site.

White Hills Newfoundland road conditions White Hills mountain crossings
Route 450 · Bay of Islands / Humber Valley Open

Blow Me Down Mountains Crossings

650 m (2,132 ft) · Route 450 & IATNL Trail · Serpentine Lake Pass

High ophiolite tableland mountain pass route crossing the reddish Ultramafic mantle rock of the Blow Me Down Mountains between Corner Brook and Lark Harbour.

Blow Me Down Mountains road conditions Blow Me Down Mountains crossings
Torngat Mountains National Park · Northern Labrador Open

Torngat Mountains Passes & Treks

1,652 m (5,420 ft) · Mount Caubvick Axis · Arctic Alpine Fjords

Spectacular high arctic alpine divide pass treks in Torngat Mountains National Park. Includes passes surrounding Mount Caubvick, the highest peak in eastern Canada.

Torngat Mountains trail conditions Torngat Mountains hiking conditions
Route 500 / 510 · Labrador Interior Plateau Open

Trans-Labrador Highway Passes (TLH)

580 m (1,902 ft) · Route 500 / 510 · Labrador City to Happy Valley-Goose Bay

Continuous remote highway corridor crossing high boreal shield plateau summits and Mealy Mountains passes across the Labrador wilderness.

Trans Labrador Highway road conditions Labrador highway status
Gros Morne National Park · Long Range Crest Open

Gros Morne Mountain Pass Trek

806 m (2,644 ft) · Summit Loop Trail · Overlooking Ten Mile Pond

Iconic alpine summit traverse in Gros Morne National Park offering breathtaking 360-degree views of glacial fjords. Closed May to late June for ptarmigan nesting.

Gros Morne mountain trail conditions Gros Morne trek conditions

Newfoundland and Labrador Passes & Routes Quick Index

Pass / Route Elevation Highway / Corridor Region / Range Status Authority
Appalachian NL Passes480 m (1,575 ft)Trans-Canada Hwy 1Western NewfoundlandOpenNL 511 (511nl.ca)
Long Range Crossings650 m (2,132 ft)Viking Trail Hwy 430Long Range MountainsOpenNL 511 & Parks Canada
White Hills Crossings380 m (1,246 ft)Viking Trail Hwy 430Great Northern PeninsulaOpenNL 511 Sourced
Blow Me Down Crossings650 m (2,132 ft)Route 450 / IATNL TrailHumber Valley OphiolitesOpenNL 511 & IATNL
Torngat Mountains Passes1,652 m (5,420 ft)Arctic Wilderness TrekNorthern LabradorOpenParks Canada & Nunatsiavut
Trans-Labrador Hwy Passes580 m (1,902 ft)Route 500 / 510 TLHLabrador Interior PlateauOpenNL 511 Verified
Gros Morne Mountain Trek806 m (2,644 ft)Summit Loop TrailLong Range CrestOpenParks Canada UNESCO

Newfoundland and Labrador Passes: Frequently Asked Questions

What are Wreckhouse wind warnings on the Appalachian Trans-Canada Highway? ▼
The Wreckhouse area on Trans-Canada Highway 1 near Port aux Basques experiences localized downslope hurricane-force winds exceeding 150 km/h that blow down off the Long Range Mountains plateau. Environment Canada issues Wreckhouse wind warnings, and NL 511 halts commercial truck traffic for safety.
When is the Gros Morne Mountain Pass Trek closed for ptarmigan nesting? ▼
The Gros Morne Mountain summit trail is closed annually to all hikers from May 1 to late June (typically opening around June 26) to protect nesting rock ptarmigan and fragile alpine vegetation during the spring thawing season.
What permits are required for Torngat Mountains hiking in Labrador? ▼
Expeditions into Torngat Mountains National Park in northern Labrador require mandatory registration with Parks Canada and certified Inuit bear guards or satellite tracking gear due to active polar bear populations.
Where can I check live NL 511 highway driving conditions? ▼
LivePassWatch updates live road conditions directly from NL 511 (511nl.ca) managed by the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure.