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Route 431: Tablelands to Trout River, Gros Morne, Newfoundland and Labrador
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Route 431: Tablelands to Trout River

Viking Trail · Wiltondale → Trout River

Leisurely30 mi55 min2,900 ft climbHigh point ≈ 900 ftOne way
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The drive

Route 431 leaves the Viking Trail at Wiltondale and winds west through the Long Range Mountains, then follows the shore of Bonne Bay's South Arm. It passes the turn for Woody Point, which sits on the bay, before reaching the Tablelands.

The Tablelands are a barren orange landscape of rock from the Earth's mantle, normally found far below the crust. Along Route 431 between Woody Point and Trout River, the orange mountains stand against green slopes on the other side of the road. The Tablelands Trail, an easy 4 km return walk along an old roadbed, starts from the highway.

The drive ends at Trout River. It covers 30.2 miles in about 55 minutes, with gentle curves, and the road is a dead end, so the return is the same way.

Along the way

  1. Wiltondale
  2. Woody Point
  3. Tablelands
  4. Trout River
Elevation
2,900 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 900 ft
WiltondaleTrout River
Curves
Mostly gentle curves
WiltondaleTrout River
GentleHairpins

Good to know

  • Road work near Barter's Hill, about 6 km from Wiltondale, has meant single-lane traffic under signals, reduced speeds and stops of up to 20 minutes, longer at busy summer times.
  • Gros Morne charges park admission; Parks Canada lists the options on its fees page.
  • Parks Canada offers a free mobile guided tour of the Tablelands that works without cell signal.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check Parks Canada: Gros Morne bulletins.

Questions about this drive

How long does Route 431 to Trout River take?

Route 431 from Wiltondale to Trout River is 30.2 miles and takes about 55 minutes without stops.

Are there delays on Route 431 in Gros Morne?

Parks Canada has rebuilt parts of Highway 431 with single-lane traffic controlled by lights, so check the Parks Canada page before you go.

What are the Tablelands on Route 431?

They are a barren orange landscape of rock from the Earth's mantle, exposed after hundreds of millions of years of erosion. Route 431 runs past them between Woody Point and Trout River.

Is Route 431 a dead end?

Yes. It ends at Trout River, so the drive back to Wiltondale is on the same road.

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Map of Route 431: Tablelands to Trout River, from Wiltondale to Trout River