Parks Canada told us why one trail area in Gros Morne is so bad, you'll be fined for hiking there

CBC Newfoundland Morning

On Monday we heard concerns about a trail closure in Gros Morne National Park. The Wallace Brook sections of trail were closed several years ago when the Green Gardens trail was re-routed. Green Gardens trail is between Woody Point and Trout River. But experienced hikers have still used the old trail, which had experienced erosion and had not been repaired. Recently, Parks Canada issued a notice that people will face a fine if they trespass on the closed trail or on 30 metres on either side of it. On Monday, local resident and tourism operator Becky O'Keefe said she is worried that the same thing could happen to other trails. For reaction, we contacted Rob Hingston, visitor experience product development officer at Gros Morne National Park.