The trails at Cooking Lake-Blackfoot total approximately 170 km in length and provide recreational opportunities to a multitude of users. From cross country skiing, snowshoeing and dog sledding in the winter season to hiking, mountain biking and equestrian use in the summer, these trails provide ample opportunity to experience nature first-hand. Weave through forests of spruce, poplar and birch while taking in stunning views of waterfowl-filled wetlands.
Maintaining the trail system is a big job and Parks staff work hard to ensure every user has the opportunity to enjoy their time on the trails. As such, these trails are divided into prioritized sections in the winter season, or zones, to allow for timely and effective mowing, fallen tree removal, snow grooming and track-setting. These zones have been determined based on trail use and demand and weather trends. Priority Zone 1 trails are often maintained first, followed by Zone 2, 3, and 4 respectively.
Select the Priority Zone tab below the map to check the status of those trails.
During the summer, you can view the trail sections by staging area.
Please note, distances on map may vary slightly from the trail report table. Please refer to the trail report table for most accurate distances.
Maps: | |Updated: March 27, 2023 |
Notice - Spring Skiing Conditions, use caution on the trail system
See specific trail for updates or visit the Nordic Pulse Website for live updates.
https://nordic-pulse.com/ski-areas/CA/AB/Cooking-Lake-Blackfoot
CLOSURES:
JJ TRAIL - Flooded
WAPITI TRAIL - Flooded
General Information:
Winter Information:
Trail | Length | Comments | Summer | Winter | Status |
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Detour | 2.1 km | Double Track Set, please note Trail is accessible for Cross Country Skiers. Dog walking, snowshoeing and Biking is Prohibited - see map for alternate locations. |
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Don's Way | 3.2 km | Double Track Set, please note Trail is accessible for Cross Country Skiers. Dog walking, snowshoeing and Biking is Prohibited - see map for alternate locations. |
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Ed's Way | 2.0 km | Double Track Set, please note Trail is accessible for Cross Country Skiers. Dog walking, snowshoeing and Biking is Prohibited - see map for alternate locations. |
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Flattail | 0.4 km | Double Track Set, please note Trail is accessible for Cross Country Skiers. Dog walking, snowshoeing and Biking is Prohibited - see map for alternate locations. |
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Grouse | 1.2 km | Double Track Set, please note Trail is accessible for Cross Country Skiers. Dog walking, snowshoeing and Biking is Prohibited - see map for alternate locations. |
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Hare | 0.9 km | Double Track Set, please note Trail is accessible for Cross Country Skiers. Dog walking, snowshoeing and Biking is Prohibited - see map for alternate locations. |
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Highline | 3.1 km | Double Track Set, please note Trail is accessible for Cross Country Skiers. Dog walking, snowshoeing and Biking is Prohibited - see map for alternate locations. |
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Lost Lake | 14.9 km | Double Track Set, please note Trail is accessible for Cross Country Skiers. Dog walking, snowshoeing and Biking is Prohibited - see map for alternate locations.
Please note - track have been reset from Waskehegan Staging Area down lost lake trail to the intersection of Waskehegan trail only
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Meadow | 0.8 km | Double Track Set, please note Trail is accessible for Cross Country Skiers. Dog walking, snowshoeing and Biking is Prohibited - see map for alternate locations. |
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Middle | 1.3 km | Double Track Set, please note Trail is accessible for Cross Country Skiers. Dog walking, snowshoeing and Biking is Prohibited - see map for alternate locations. |
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Moose Link | 2.4 km | Double Track Set, please note Trail is accessible for Cross Country Skiers. Dog walking, snowshoeing and Biking is Prohibited - see map for alternate locations. |
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Neon Lake | 1.8 km | Double Track Set, please note Trail is accessible for Cross Country Skiers. Dog walking, snowshoeing and Biking is Prohibited - see map for alternate locations. |
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Porcupine | 0.5 km | Double Track Set, please note Trail is accessible for Cross Country Skiers. Dog walking, snowshoeing and Biking is Prohibited - see map for alternate locations. |
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Push Lake | 1.9 km | Double Track Set, please note Trail is accessible for Cross Country Skiers. Dog walking, snowshoeing and Biking is Prohibited - see map for alternate locations. |
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Siksika | 5.8 km | Double Track Set, please note Trail is accessible for Cross Country Skiers. Dog walking, snowshoeing and Biking is Prohibited - see map for alternate locations. |
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Spruce Hollow | 2.7 km | Double Track Set, please note Trail is accessible for Cross Country Skiers. Dog walking, snowshoeing and Biking is Prohibited - see map for alternate locations. |
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Wanisan | 4.0 km | Double Track Set, please note Trail is accessible for Cross Country Skiers. Dog walking, snowshoeing and Biking is Prohibited - see map for alternate locations. |
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Waskehegan South (Central Alleyway to Lost Lake Trail) | 1.8 km | Double Track Set, please note Trail is accessible for Cross Country Skiers. Dog walking, snowshoeing and Biking is Prohibited - see map for alternate locations. |
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Winter South (from Lost Lake trail to Central Alleyway) | 2.4 km | Multipurpose Trail |
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Open |
Updated: March 27, 2023 |
Notice - Spring Skiing Conditions, use caution on the trail system
See specific trail for updates or visit the Nordic Pulse Website for live updates.
https://nordic-pulse.com/ski-areas/CA/AB/Cooking-Lake-Blackfoot
General Information:
Winter Information:
Trail | Length | Comments | Summer | Winter | Status |
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Blackfoot East (from Blackfoot Lake Staging to Round Up trail) | 11.2 Km | Section of trail starting at staging area had deep water, may be muddy and slippery. Cross only at your own risk - in summer
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Buck Run | 2.0 km | Skate Skiing, Dog Sledding, Fat Tire Biking |
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Elkhorn | 1.6 km | Skate Skiing, Dog Sledding, Fat Tire Biking |
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Faraway East | 6.2 km | Skate Skiing, Dog Sledding, Fat Tire Biking
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Gas Line | 0.3 km |
Winter Use Trail Only - under water in summer Skate Skiing, Dog Sledding, Fat Tire Biking |
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Morningside | 2.1 km | Skate Skiing, Dog Sledding, Fat Tire Biking |
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Muskrat | 1.1 km | Skate Skiing, Dog Sledding, Fat Tire Biking |
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Outlet | 0.3 km | Skate Skiing, Dog Sledding, Fat Tire Biking |
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Wellsite | 1.1 km | Skate Skiing, Dog Sledding, Fat Tire Biking |
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Open |
Updated: March 27, 2023 |
Notice - Spring Skiing Conditions, use caution on the trail system
See specific trail for updates or visit the Nordic Pulse Website for live updates.
https://nordic-pulse.com/ski-areas/CA/AB/Cooking-Lake-Blackfoot
CLOSURES:
A section of BEAVER TRAIL, between WAPITI and ROUND UP under repair - proceed with caution.
General Information:
The BLACKFOOT staging area is CLOSED seasonally to all equestrian use from December 1- March 31
Winter Information:
Trail | Length | Comments | Summer | Winter | Status |
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Baker Springs | 1.2 km |
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Beaver | 3.3 km | Trail maintenance is taking place, debris maybe found on trail system. |
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Warning |
Blackfoot West (from Waskehegan Staging to Round Up trail) | 13.6 km | Northwest corner of Blackfoot trail (known as J.J. trail) is closed due to beaver activity, flooding and major damage to bridge. Impassible. The Section from Waskehegan and east of JJ intersection all the way to dynamite lodge is open and cleared. Caution - wagons and sleighs not recommended on the portion of trail heading north from the staging area along the inner east trail heading toward the the north park boundary. Trail can be narrow and steep.
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Partially Closed |
Boundary | 2.0 km |
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Snow Covered | |
Cutoff | 0.4 km |
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Snow Covered | |
J.J. | 1.3 km | Closed due to beaver activity and flooding. Bridge is off its foundation. Sections impassible. |
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Closed |
N.U.L. North | 4.0 km | Multipurpose Trail |
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Round Up | 5.2 km | Multipurpose |
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Good |
Running Dog | 3.0 km |
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Swan | 0.5 km |
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Tie-In | 1.0 km |
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Wapiti South (from Central to Winter trail) | 6.5 km | Multipurpose
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Wapiti North (from Winter to Blackfoot trail) | 1.6 km | Partially Closed due to flooding in the summer |
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Winter North (from Central Alleyway to Wapiti trail) | 1.2 Km | Multipurpose Trail |
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Good |
Updated: March 27, 2023 |
Notice - Spring Skiing Conditions, use caution on the trail system
See specific trail for updates or visit the Nordic Pulse Website for live updates.
https://nordic-pulse.com/ski-areas/CA/AB/Cooking-Lake-Blackfoot
CLOSURES:
OTHER NOTES:
Lamont County has restricted traffic along the main access road - range road 195 - from HWY 16 south to Blackfoot Staging Area. County ban information can be found HERE.
General Information:
Winter Information:
Trail | Length | Comments | Summer | Winter | Status |
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Faraway West | 1.3 Km | Double Track Set, please note Trail is accessible for Cross Country Skiers. Dog walking, snowshoeing and Biking is Prohibited - see map for alternate locations. |
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Heron Hollow | 2.5 km | Double Track Set, please note Trail is accessible for Cross Country Skiers. Dog walking, snowshoeing and Biking is Prohibited - see map for alternate locations. |
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Long Run | 26 Km | Winter Trail Only |
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Snow Covered |
N.U.L. Cycling Connector | 2.7 km | Multipurpose Trail |
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Norris Ridge | 1.5 km | Double Track Set, please note Trail is accessible for Cross Country Skiers. Dog walking, snowshoeing and Biking is Prohibited - see map for alternate locations. |
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North | 3.5 km |
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Springs | 2.0 km | Double Track Set, please note Trail is accessible for Cross Country Skiers. Dog walking, snowshoeing and Biking is Prohibited - see map for alternate locations.
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Waskehegan North (from Central Alleyway to Blackfoot Trail) | 1.2 km |
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Whitetail | 3.1 km | Double Track Set, please note Trail is accessible for Cross Country Skiers. Dog walking, snowshoeing and Biking is Prohibited - see map for alternate locations. |
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