Long Range Mountains facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Long Range Mountains Mekapiisk (Mi'kmaq)
Western Brook Pond, a fjord in the Long Range Mountains. (Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland)
Highest point
Peak	The Cabox
Elevation	814 m (2,671 ft)
Geography
Country	Canada
Province	Newfoundland and Labrador
Range coordinates	49°19.5′N 57°48.25′W / 49.3250°N 57.80417°W / 49.3250; -57.80417
Parent range	Appalachian Mountains

The Long Range Mountains are a cool mountain range located on the western coast of Newfoundland, an island in Canada. They are actually the northernmost part of the huge Appalachian Mountains, which stretch all the way down the eastern side of North America. In 2003, the International Appalachian Trail was extended through the Long Range Mountains. This allows adventurers to explore this beautiful area.

What Makes These Mountains Special?

Table Mountain (518 m [1,699 ft]) along the Trans-Canada Highway

The Long Range Mountains in Gros Morne National Park

The Long Range Mountains are very old. Some of their rocks are more than 1.5 billion years old! These ancient rocks are made of materials like quartz and feldspar. This area is part of what geologists call the Grenville Orogeny. This was a huge event that shaped the Earth's crust a very long time ago.

Parts of the Mountain Range

The Long Range Mountains run along the Gulf of Saint Lawrence. They include several interesting sections:

• Anguille Mountains
• Lewis Hills
• Tablelands: This is a really unique part! It's a place where rocks from deep inside the Earth's mantle have been pushed up to the surface. It's like seeing the inside of our planet!
• The main section of the Long Range Mountains: This part stretches northeast from the Tablelands, going through Gros Morne National Park.

Highest Peaks in the Long Range Mountains

Many tall peaks can be found in the Long Range Mountains. Here are some of the highest ones: