Barachois Pond Provincial Park

Barachois Pond Provincial Park
Map showing the location of Barachois Pond Provincial Park
Map showing the location of Barachois Pond Provincial Park
Location of Barachois Pond Provincial Park in Canada
LocationNewfoundland, Canada
Nearest cityStephenville, St. George's
Coordinates48°28′20″N 58°15′11″W / 48.47222°N 58.25306°W / 48.47222; -58.25306
Area35 km2 (14 sq mi)
Governing bodyNewfoundland and Labrador Government - Parks & Natural Areas Division
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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 35 km2 (14 sq mi). 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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