Barachois Pond Provincial Park Explained

Barachois Pond Provincial Park
Iucn Category:II
Map:Canada
Relief:1
Location:Newfoundland, Canada
Nearest City:Stephenville, St. George's
Coordinates:48.4722°N -58.2531°W
Area Km2:35
Governing Body:Newfoundland and Labrador Government - Parks & Natural Areas Division

Barachois Pond Provincial Park is a large and popular Provincial Park in the southwest of the island of Newfoundland. The park covers an area of 35km2. The park is off the Trans-Canada Highway, near Stephenville.

There is a hiking path to the top of Erin Mountain, a peak in the Long Range Mountains, which run along the west coast of Newfoundland. This trail takes about 2 hours and goes by many streams and wildlife.

Barachois Pond is a large lake located in the park.

Chipmunks were first introduced into Newfoundland here.

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